A People’s Agenda for Immigration Under Trump
Chicagoans share the immigration policies and changes they will be working toward during President Trump’s second term.
How SNAP Benefits Fall Short Amid Surging Food Prices in DuPage County
With rising grocery costs outpacing SNAP benefits, families in DuPage and Kane counties are cutting back amid inflation concerns.
Aydali CampaDecember 17, 2024
‘It Brings Me Joy’: Hundreds Gather on Horseback to Honor the Virgin of Guadalupe
As part of an annual tradition, faithful followers completed a more than six-mile pilgrimage reaching a shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.
Aydali CampaDecember 12, 2024
EPA Officials, Southeast Side Residents Workshop Ideas for Former Acme Coke Plant
Southeast Side residents hope the toxic site will be transformed into a multi-use space that meets community needs, but remediation could take years.
Aydali CampaNovember 12, 2024
With Trump’s Win, Chicago Immigrants Vow to “Fight Back”
Despite fears about Trump’s immigration policies, immigrant community leaders gathered in Chicago on Wednesday to call for unity.
Donald Trump Defeats Harris in Race for White House
After a contentious campaign, Donald Trump was projected to surpass 270 electoral votes, enough to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
How Immigrant Communities Are Feeling as They Cast Their Vote for President
As voters head to the polls, immigrant communities share what’s at stake for them this election.
Pilsen Residents Call on Chicago Mayor to Deny Scrap Metal Recycling Plant Permit
Sims Metal Management and the EPA say that the recycler is not producing dangerous pollution. But residents say their health is on the line.
Aydali CampaOctober 30, 2024
What a Trump Vs. Harris Win Could Mean for Environmental Justice in Chicago?
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ on many policy points, but environmental justice and climate change are among the most stark.
Aydali CampaOctober 28, 2024
Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter Shutters After Troubling Year
City officials' decision to consolidate city-run migrant shelters comes as the number of residents has dwindled and fewer asylum seekers are arriving in Chicago.
Chicago’s Latino Neighborhoods Have Less Access to Parks, But Residents Are Working to Change That
In majority Latino neighborhoods like Brighton Park on the southwest side, residents have come together to push the city to invest more in parks and neighborhood green spaces in the face of climate change.
Aydali CampaSeptember 25, 2024
How Chicago’s Environmental Committee Chair Works Toward a ‘Sustainable’ City
Since being appointed to chair the city’s Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy, Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) has been working to educate lawmakers on a stalled decarbonization bill and bolster the reinstated Department of the Environment.
Aydali CampaSeptember 9, 2024
City Officials Attempt to Allay Residents’ Fears as Partial Demolition Looms in Pilsen
As Midwest Generation Fisk Station owners move to remove a cracked and leaning silo at the site, residents called for high-quality air monitors and more communication from the city about the demolition process.
Aydali CampaAugust 8, 2024
Cicero Plans to Construct Green Alleys as Residents Call for Flood Prevention Action
After the July 2023 rainstorm that impacted Cicero residents, the Town of Cicero offers upgrades on residents’ alleyways that reduce flooding via a petition. However, some residents aren’t aware of this opportunity.
Aydali CampaAugust 1, 2024
Illinois Makes Housing Discrimination Based on Immigration Status a Civil Rights Violation
The state-expanded protections prohibit housing providers from discriminating against a person based on actual or perceived immigration status. A real estate attorney breaks down what this expanded law means.
Aydali CampaJuly 15, 2024
Buying a Home is Hard. It’s Even More Difficult When You’re Undocumented.
Undocumented immigrants have long faced a narrow path to homeownership, but in recent years, some local community banks are slowly expanding lending options to help noncitizens realize their dream of owning a home.
Aydali CampaJuly 2, 2024
Federal Judge Approves $12 Million Settlement Over Botched Hilco Implosion
Despite the settlement, Little Village residents still worry about the long-term health impacts of the implosion and the diesel trucks coming from the new warehouse.
Aydali CampaApril 22, 2024
