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Exiles Living in a Church

It certainly isn’t cool, or edgy, or funny–the things people say about what it must be like to live in a church. It’s relentless.

Kristin Kovacic2023-02-06T08:16:58-05:00February 1, 2023|
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  • Harvey - Stateway Gardens

Reconsidering Public Housing in America

The National Public Housing Museum is pluralizing the program's mythic narrative.

Anjulie Rao2022-09-02T16:19:37-04:00July 15, 2022|
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  • Calumet River Chicago

What Would a Proposed Development Mean for Chicago’s Southeast Side?

A developer promises green jobs, but residents are skeptical.

Cam Rodriguez2022-07-06T12:30:45-04:00June 22, 2022|
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  • Seals - Englewood Proud

The Englewood Line–Not Just the Anti-606

The elevated rails-to-trails project will bring green space to Chicago's South Side.

Audrey Henderson2022-02-21T11:18:06-05:00February 18, 2022|
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  • Winslow - Target protest

The Fight Against Chicago’s Largest Warehouse Isn’t Over

On Chicago's southwest side, activists say a massive new distribution center needs to benefit the community.

Peter Winslow2021-08-27T11:07:33-04:00August 27, 2021|
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  • Sun-Times - Segregation 1

Desegregating Chicago’s Far Southwest Side

Neighborhoods experienced the wrath of white supremacy against a busing program to integrate schools like Bogan High School in the 70s.

Ismael Cuevas, Jr.2021-04-02T12:50:49-04:00February 25, 2021|
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  • People's Free Food Project

The People’s Free Food Project

Black and brown Chicagoans are making sure everybody eats—while holding space for revolution and joy.

Justin Agrelo, Alexandra Arriaga and Sarah Conway2020-06-23T12:22:41-04:00June 19, 2020|
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  • DeGrane - Chicago Lakefront

After the Flood

How Chicago is coping with the effects of climate change.

Katie Pyzyk2020-08-27T13:56:02-04:00April 21, 2020|
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A Palace for the People

The fight to make Chicago's South Shore Cultural Center a space for community arts.

Jeanne Lieberman2019-03-06T12:50:24-05:00March 1, 2019|
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