Chicago Impact Network

For @olivalejandra_, translation is a “constellation of many acts” that includes interpretation, interviewing, advocacy, diplomacy, and care. Her work cannot be divorced from her own upbringing, growing up “between two languages.” | ✍️ @maiittran chicagoreader.com/arts-culture/t…

Meet some of Chicago's most legendary performers and newcomers to drag. "Being a drag queen is being brave enough to stand in front of people and say, 'This is who I am,'" Bambi Banks-Couleé said. buff.ly/3pl1DhC

Chicago closed 50 schools in 2013, saying this would help students. But our analysis shows little changed academically for the affected kids. trib.al/VlEcqbx

We have exciting news! Yesterday evening, the Illinois legislature passed Senate Bill 1675 Amendment 1, our bill to reform Illinois’ delinquent tax sale system and unleash development in communities with high rates of vacant properties. bit.ly/3MwKOaZ.

“Hundreds of thousands of Black families have left the city of #Chicago... Let’s make sure that we build homes, small businesses, community centers near transit to retain our African American residents in Chicago.” -Roberto Requejo of @elevated_chi bit.ly/3lxztxQ

TONIGHT: MPC, @latinopolicy, & @ChiUrbanLeague, & other partners will host a Mayoral Run-Off Debate on Chicago's Black & Brown future at the @ChicagoMuseum. Hour-long debate starts @ 5:30 pm. Tune in: cbsnews.com/chicago/news/s…

We are building a coalition of Chicagoans who are interested in working to cultivate a stronger and more vibrant #Chicago. Want to learn more? Subscribe to our newsletter here: bit.ly/2VCZ7yE #chicagoevents #socialjustice

We want to know what you think. We are releasing a survey to learn more about how you currently use the lakefront parks, your travel habits, and what you envision for the future of the lakefront. The survey takes 10-20 minutes to complete. Survey: bit.ly/LakefrontDLSDS…

🚨 WE'RE HIRING INTERNS🚨 Block Club is looking for summer interns to cover Chicago. 💡 Explore subjects that interest you 🤝 Work closely with our supportive crew of reporters & editors 💰 Pay is $22/hour Learn how to apply here: buff.ly/3gGfI4s

BREAKING: Sierra Club Illinois is suing the Prairie State coal plant, IL’s deadliest plant, for operating without a permit while violating federal emissions standards. Read our full statement: sierraclub.org/illinois/blog/…

Here’s how early voting in Chicago’s April 4 election works — and where to do it. 🗳️ buff.ly/3LCjp8P

"Like ecologies, economies are complex adaptive systems. They exhibit feedback loops, delays, adaptation, path dependence, nonlinearity, emergent phenomena and — importantly — people." bit.ly/3LMGPIv @LEPossibility #economics #equitableeconomy #Chicago

Starting this month, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see a decrease in their benefits after a coronavirus pandemic-era funding boost ended. trib.al/NJTGaor

Registration is open for the Decolonizing Economics Summit: The 3rd Post-Capitalism Conference (April 21-23, 2022). Register now and find out more about this incredible 3-day virtual conference here: decolonizingeconomicssummit.org We can’t wait to see you during Earth Week!

Important post-election voter engagement analysis from @BlockClubChi. blockclubchicago.org/2023/03/03/chi…

We're back! We are so excited to host our first happy hour in many moons on 3/23. We hope that new and familiar faces will be able to join us as we jumpstart our programming for 2023! bit.ly/3ZtVPyK #chicago #communityevent

Here’s how your neighborhood voted in last night's mayoral election: buff.ly/3kHxAOz

Polls are closed in Chicago. Follow along as results roll in for the 2023 Chicago municipal elections – for mayoral, ward and police district races 👇 elections.suntimes.com/live-election-…

UPDATE: Paul Vallas: 36.34% Brandon Johnson: 19.69% Lori Lightfoot: 15.78% More than 50% of precincts reporting: blockclubchicago.org/2023/02/28/val…

Thank you @archpaper for covering yesterday's exciting Preserving Black Churches announcement! ow.ly/ebpR50MszTI #SavingPlaces #TellTheFullStory