Defining values: A roadmap to helping urban youth
Chicago is ready for a seismic shift in how to work with school-age children. The “village” required to raise a child is actually a city ripe for that challenge.
Youth’s family hires lawyer after video with cops surfaces
A veteran Chicago attorney says he is representing a young man shown on video in the backseat of a Chicago police SUV. Loevy says the officers then dropped the youth off nearby and did not charge him. The attorney says the young man made it home OK but is moving out of Chicago for his own safety.
TECH NEWS: How Can Tech Power Community Development?
Although this was published sometime ago, I just ran arcoss it and thought it was still relevant today.
The world of community development connects only sporadically with the world of information technology.
Hearings get under way in state redistricting
This ABC Chicago news article reports on the first in a series of public hearings that will determine the new boundaries of each of the state’s legislative districts. This is an pivotal process that will have important implications for communities across the state.
4th of April 2011
Rick Garcia Honored at Vida/SIDA Event
Humboldt Park-based HIV/AIDS service organization Vida/SIDA honored longtime gay activist Rick Garcia at an event in March. The Windy City Times reports.
I Am the Queen
This Chicago Reader article describes the work of Humboldt Park artist Josue Pellot and his documentary ‘I am the Queen’ which explores the unique social position of male-to-female transgender Puerto Ricans in Humboldt Park, focusing on three contestants preparing for a local pageant.
The Secret History Of Chicago Salsa
This National Public Radio article describes the vibrant salsa scene centered around the Chicago neighborhood of Humboldt Park in the 1970’s.
Neighborhood Residents Defend Chicago Cops Shown on Video
This WBEZ article describes efforts by a neighborhood resident to voice support for the two Chicago Police Officers shown in a controversial video in Humboldt Park.
31st of March 2011
County Health Rankings
Mobilizing action toward community health reads the banner on this new web health resource. It then continues with, The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health.
The Urban Theater Company presents Sonnets for an Old Century
The Urban Theater Company presents the theater production Sonnets for an Old Century by Jose Rivera at Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Garage Theatre until April 24th.