Find financial aid, emergency shelter, legal help and tenant support in 2021.
Renters are still struggling almost a year after the pandemic began, but there are actions residents and lawmakers can take to minimize the pain.
Una guía de sus derechos como arrendatario de Chicago durante una pandemia.
A guide to your rights as a Chicago renter during a pandemic.
[South Side Weekly] Though the Southwest Side changed from majority-white to majority-Latinx in the last few decades, resources and political representation haven’t followed. These residents are looking to change that.
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Explore data on how every precinct in Illinois voted on the U.S. President, U.S. Senate and the Illinois tax amendment.
Analysts offer insight into the failure of the so-called “fair tax” amendment.
[Chicago Reader] From voter outreach to working for their communities, undocumented immigrants across the Chicago area don’t let their immigration status get in the way of participating politically.
[South Side Weekly] As COVID-19 heightens awareness of historic disparities, many call for the city to do more for creative initiatives on the South and West Sides
Amid a pandemic and spike in anti-Asian attacks, being an election judge in 2020 was about supporting democracy and taking a stance against racism.
After a historic budget season, 21 City Council members voted against the mayor’s proposed budget. We spoke with organizers and alderpersons about their plans moving forward.
We likely won’t see the 75% cut that organizers have asked for, but there are some proposals on the table.
Kennedy Bartley of United Working Families explains Mayor Lightfoot’s budget proposal, how it may impact working-class Chicagoans and why people should have more power in the annual budget process.
These organizations supported the amendment for a graduated income tax, but now must find ways to support their communities after election loss.
Three residents share stories of loss, displacement, resilience and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Q&A with the designer of the People’s Budget bus tour.
The city broke early-voting records this year. Explore our maps, including votes for President, Illinois’ tax amendment, State’s Attorney and judges.
How Did Chicago’s Aldermen Vote on the 2021 Budget
[Austin Weekly News] "It sucks," one respondent said.
[Austin Weekly News] Arturo Carrillo, licensed social worker, calls for more mental health resources on West Side.