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Whether it’s through outreach or mentorship, many are eager to connect across age groups and pass down their knowledge and wisdom.
Near West Side grocery shoppers describe how intergenerational ties are shifting — from church pews to chosen families — and what younger people are carrying forward on the South and West sides.
Beyond seasonal employment programs, community organizations across Chicago are building year-round, comprehensive youth development.
City Bureau hosted reporters from WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News to share their findings on Chicago’s lead pipe problem and how neighbors can reduce their health risks.
Chicago Documenters explored how intergenerational relationships shape how people live, work, organize and build community as part of a collaboration with the Civic Reporting Fellowship.
City Bureau partnered with PUÑO to offer hands-on training in Pilsen for residents navigating federal immigration crackdowns in the city.
Chicago food pantry leaders share tips for how to plan for “the worst-case scenario” as nearly 2 million Illinoisans could lose critical food assistance.
