Research Reports

Serving  as a hub for the creation and exchange of knowledge, GCI brings together the resources and intellectual capital of the university and joins it with community stakeholders to produce research that influences public policy to impact the quality of life in the city.  Because GCI’s research is a public good, the Institute is committed to producing and promoting research that is accessible, useful, and responsive to the multi-faceted issues facing the region.

As UIC’s center for engaged urban scholarship, GCI’s goal is to harness our research as a powerful tool to contribute to a more just, equitable and sustainable society.

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Raíces 2026: Building Stability to Strengthen Latino Civic Power

Raíces 2026 highlights Latino economic contributions, enforcement instability, and policies needed to strengthen civic power in Illinois.

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Youth Joblessness and Disconnection, 2019–2023

This data brief reveals stark racial and geographic disparities in youth joblessness and disconnection across Chicago, Cook County, and the U.S.

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Chicago Latino Neighborhoods Report Preview

Preview highlights Latino population decline, income disparities, commuting patterns, and transportation reliance across Chicago neighborhoods, 2018–2022 trends data.

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Fuerza Mexicana: The Past, Present, and Power of Mexicans in Chicagoland

A data-driven report documenting the history, identity, contributions, and policy needs of Mexicans across Chicagoland communities today regionally.