Thousands have received work permits or deportation protections under the Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement. But the ...

Day laborers often are paid far below minimum wage – if at all – and can face threats of violence. But there are ways for ...

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“I unexpectedly inherited a record shop from my uncle and my original plan was to get my money out as fast as possible, but the community in so many ways told us that they didn't want another vacant ...

Raymond Thompson, a longtime South Side community worker, believes having open, self-aware and mindful communication between ...

Public meetings are important spaces for democracy where any resident can participate in civic life and hold public figures accountable. But how does the public know when meetings are happening? It ...

Out of years of reporting, research and relationships with community members, City Bureau has built “Will That New Development Benefit Your Community? The People’s Guide to Community Benefits ...

An analysis of data and interviews with political insiders shows how momentum for strong police accountability measures was halted in City Council. In the wake of the November 2015 release of a video ...