Press Archive

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2024

Block Club, Illinois Funds 2 More Migrant Shelters On South Side

Chicago Tribune, Chicago begins evicting entire migrant families from city shelters

Chicago Tribune, CTA could play a key role in reducing Chicago emissions. But first, it will have to get riders back.

Chicago Tribune, Miscommunication in migrant shelters leads to confusion, worry

ABC-7, Southwest Collective, CPS Parent University launch weekly group therapy for Chicago migrants

Chicago Tribune, Migrant woman searches for husband who has vanished, a common occurrence as men struggle to find jobs

Chicago Tribune, City speeds up measles vaccinations for migrants as cases continue to rise

WGN, Measles case count up to 4 at Pilsen migrant shelter: CDPH

NBC, State, city health departments release statements after 3 more measles cases reported at Pilsen migrant shelter

ABC, 3 more measles cases reported at Chicago migrant shelter, CDC team arrives to help contain outbreak

WGN, Outcry over 'inhumane' conditions inside Pilsen shelter after child diagnosed with measles

Chicago Tribune, Migrants report reusing soiled diapers on babies amid essential goods shortages in Chicago shelters

BBC, Biden tells Republicans to show 'spine,' as Trump attacks border policy 

WGN, Second case of measles confirmed at Pilsen migrant shelter

FOX 32, Critical shortages hit Chicago migrant shelters: Diapers, essentials in high demand

CBS, Shortage at shelters has diapers being rationed, migrants say

Block Club, South Pulaski Road Crashes Kill 2, Injure 7 In a Week As Southwest Side Officials Want Change

ABC, Stretch of Pulaski Road on SW side poses major safety risk, residents and business owners say

El Tiempo Latino, Un animado tramo de Pulaski Road se ha convertido en un problema de seguridad para residentes y empresas

Chicago Tribune, First day of migrant evictions leads to confusion; only 3 removed from shelters

Chicago Tribune, Migrants report shelter staff limits hygiene products and say they fear retaliation for speaking out

Chicago Tribune, State and federal agencies deny role in diaper shortage at Chicago's migrant shelters

Block Club, Panda Express Eyes Southwest Side, But Some Neighbors Oppose Drive-Thru

South Side Weekly, Alders Urge Mayor to Drop Sixty-Day Shelter Limit for Asylum Seekers

ABC, Chicago migrant shelters overcrowded, pushed to their limit, aldermen say

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2023

NBC, Officials discuss safety, health protocols for migrants in Chicago

ABC, Chicago Organization Southwest Collective Responds to Community's Acute Needs

Chicago Tribune, Chicago planted 23,000 trees this year, with 8,600 going to neighborhoods with the highest need, officials say

Chicago Sun-Times, Opening your minds and ears to migrants leads to open hearts, Chicago

ABC, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with "Our Chicago: Nuestro Segundo Hogar"

Block Club, Charges Against Southwest Side Asylum Seeker Dropped After Police Station Bathroom Protest

Block Club, Volunteers Call For Charges Against Asylum Seekers to be Dropped After Police Station Bathroom Protest

Block Club, 400 Migrants Will Move Into Daley College This Weekend, But Some Neighbors Oppose City's Plan

Chicago Tribune, I-55 toll lane expansion no sure thing despite taking a step forward in Springfield

WTTW, Critics Say Chicago's Elected School Board Won't Reflect the District's Student Population Unless Map is Redrawn

Chicago Tribune, Chicago Public Schools parents take issue with proposed school board map

The Daily Line, Chicago residents blast proposed school board maps for leaving out Hispanic community

Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago's population shift puts Latinos at heart of mayoral race

Bloomberg, Cambio demográfico impulsa a un latino al frente de contienda por Chicago

Capitol Fax, Advocates want a do-over on Chicago's elected school board draft map

WTTW, Chicago's Urban Forestry Advisory Board Officially Takes Root, With City Council Approval of Members

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2022

CBS, Southwest Collective organizing donations to help recently arrived migrants sent from Texas

Block Club, Here's How You Can Help Migrants Arriving In Chicago From Texas

Chicago Tribune, Joyce Foundation continues to meet the needs of communities during the pandemic with its Lend a Hand Fund

Crain's Chicago Business, How trees contribute to a community's wealth and wellbeing

Block Club, Diapers, Kids Clothes And More to be Given Away On Southwest Side in Honor of Young Mother Killed While Buying Used Stroller

WTTW, Community Organizations Speak Out After Violent Weekend in Brighton Park

Block Club, Latino Chicagoans' Life Expectancy Has Dropped 7 Years Since 2012

Block Club, Get Free Groceries at Garfield Ridge Baptist Church This Saturday

Chicago Sun-Times, Group bicycle rides gaining traction

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2021

CBS, Damaged Playground Equipment at Marquette Park Was Removed, But Supply Chain Issues Are Holding Up Replacements

CBS, After Complaints for Some Time, Playground at Marquette Park Fixed Fast

ABC, Chicago tree canopy dwindling; calls for equity, tree planting in underserved communities

ABC, Chicago coffee shop giving coffee fix while helping families in need

Block Club, After Pregnant Woman Murdered While Seeking Out Baby Supplies, Group Formed In Her Honor Helps Hundreds Of Parents In Need

Block Club, These Southwest Siders Are Feeding Hundreds For Free And Putting Laid-Off Restaurant Workers Back To Work

FOX, 'Food's Here' rescues food waste, redistributes to those in need

WTTW, 'Chicago Tonight' in Your Neighborhood: Archer Heights

WTTW, Southwest Side Coronavirus Hot Spot Throughout Pandemic

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2020

WBEZ, Where Have All The Community Spaces Gone?

South Side Weekly: Best of the South Side 2020

CBS, Little Libraries Set Up In Southwest Side Parks

CBS, Southwest Collective Group Takes Reports, Suggests Solutions Amid Spike in Catalytic Converter Thefts on Southwest Side

CBS, Graffiti Tags Found All Over Playground in Archer Heights