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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.

Front page of the Latinos in the Western Suburbs of Chicago ArcGIS

Latinos in the Western Suburbs of Chicago

An ArcGIS-based data platform mapping Latino demographics, socioeconomic conditions, and health-related indicators across Chicago’s western suburban communities.

Cover of Latinos in the Suburbs Report

Report - "Latinos in the Suburbs: Challenges & Opportunities"

This report examines Latino suburban life, highlighting disparities, community strengths, and the need for coordinated regional policies to advance equity.

Cover of Illinois Racial Justice & Equity Landscape Study Report

Report Release: Illinois Racial Justice & Equity Landscape Study

This study examines Black communities outside Chicago, highlighting inequities, community resilience, and strategies for advancing racial justice statewide.

Cover of Report of the Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force

Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force Report

This report outlines a statewide vision and policy recommendations to strengthen services for Illinois’s immigrant, refugee, and LEP communities.