The Wrong Side of Ashland: Skinner, Dett and Brown
Investment in Skinner, Dett and Brown. Source: CPS Capital and Program Investment 2011-2018
Investment is flowing rapidly and visibly into the areas surrounding downtown Chicago. But many neighborhoods, some often just outside these zones of wealthy development, continue to shed… Environmental Racism Puts Our Students at Risk
The appalling filth and environmental hazards in our schools are driven by decades of neglect, particularly in schools that serve Black and Brown children. But Chicago's working class communities of color have been dogged by generations of environmental racism, as well. Chicago’s Amazon Bid: More at Stake Than Just Tax Dollars
Amazon’s logistics footprint expands with the help of billions in tax dollars, but scholars find their promise of job growth empty. Schurz-LSNA Sanctuary Network Brings a Father Home
Ed. Note: Today’s post comes to us from our allies at Logan Square Neighborhood Association, who have been working with young folks to build sanctuary schools that protect our students and their families. We’re excited to profile their work here.…