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Dialogue over Division: A CivicSpace Year in Review
CivicSpace has chosen dialogue over division in 2025 and reflects on our impact.
Preservation and Wealth-Building: Insights from Senior Homeowners in Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood
Englewood seniors share what they need to age in place and pass their homes to the next generation to build wealth.
Sustaining Affordable Rents and Homeownership: Insights from Building Owners in Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
Multi-unit building owners from in and around Pilsen share with us what they need to maintain their buildings and keep rent affordable.
Earned but Unclaimed: Making Illinois Tax Refunds Work for the Families Who Need Them
Many U.S. households don’t know that the government owes them money. Here are ways states can connect people to those benefits.
Work Without a Net: Protecting Gig Workers Through Smart Policy
Designing Policy Solutions with Community
CivicSpace and the FLH team share lessons learned and resources for planning large civic gatherings with community members and stakeholders.
More Alike than Different: Findings from CivicSpace’s 2024 Financial Security Survey
New survey results reveal Chicagoans’ priorities regarding their ability to provide financially for themselves and their families.
A Resilient Future, Imagined Together
FLH and New America Chicago hosted a first-of-its-kind convening around the impacts of climate migration on housing security.
People Over Politics: Make the American Dream Affordable Again
CivicSpace asked what Chicagoland residents from all political orientations need to survive and thrive financially. Here's what they shared.
Chicago-Area Nonprofits: Join the National Conversation with Us@250
New America Chicago will be awarding two $5,000 dollar grants to Chicago-area nonprofits to host their own Us@250 event.
Putting Workers at the Center of Workforce Development: WIOA Policy Recommendations
WIOA funds half of all federal investments in workforce training and education and would better serve workers with key changes.
Resources for Illinois Gig Workers: Understanding Your Rights on the Job
Gig workers have rights that differ from other workers. This blog has an overview of basic protections and resources in Illinois.
Future State: Listening to Chicago’s Gig Workers’ Needs in the New Economy
New America Chicago and The Workers Lab sit down with gig workers to develop policy and tech-driven solutions for a modern workforce.