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Education Resources

Where to Find Free English Language Classes in Chicago

City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Libraries and other local organizations that offer free English classes for adults across the city.

Tara MobasherOctober 10, 2024

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Arts & Culture As Told To

From the Garage to the Drive-in: Preserving Lowrider Culture in Chicago

Pedro Cisneros didn’t expect to start a lowrider club when he left Texas. That changed when Chicago became his home.

Max HermanOctober 3, 2024

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Environment Health Immigration Policy

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.

Fatema Hosseini and Aydali CampaOctober 1, 2024

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Environment

How a Children’s Playground Is Helping With Flood Mitigation in a Small, Historic New Jersey City

Flood prone Hoboken, New Jersey, has opened a play area for its youngest residents that also doubles as storage for stormwater runoff.

Victoria St. Martin, Inside Climate NewsSeptember 27, 2024

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Environment

Rooting out Risk: Cicero’s Challenge to Build a Safe Inclusive Park

As Cicero pushes forward with plans for a $2.7 million inclusive park, concerns are growing over toxic soil removal and environmental risks at the former industrial site, raising questions about the safety of the community’s newest green space.

Leslie HurtadoSeptember 26, 2024

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Environment

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

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Resources

Looking to Buy a Home? These Groups Offer Homeownership Counseling in Chicago

Whether you want to buy a house, a townhouse, or a condo, these organizations can help you get your new home.

Mauricio PeñaSeptember 17, 2024

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