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Chicago Matters New features every other Tuesday
From Here on Out
It’s been a huge year for the Chicago region. A South sider’s inauguration, a North sider’s impeachment, a bold Olympic plan down the drain, and an economy that continues to struggle. What happened in 2009 that will have a lasting impact on you and—in some way—the future of the region? We hear from Chicagoans on what they expect about the region "From Here on Out".
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From Here on Out: Jeff Helgeson
Posted 12.31.09 by Melissa Townsend
Jeff Helgeson. (WBEZ/Melissa Townsend)

As part of our Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham series we asked local residents to reflect on the past year and share their hopes for the region— “From Here on Out”. All this week we’re sharing some of their thoughts.Today we hear from historian Jeff Helgeson. He says this year has been one in a long line of tough years for local workers. But he imagines a more prosperous future for working families if they follow in the footsteps of past generations. More...
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Chicago’s Global Immigrants: Beyond the American Dream

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From Here on Out: Cristina Henriquez

A literary renaissance is afoot in the region.

Posted on 12.31.2009
From Here on Out: John Tolva

The invisible city needs a plan.

Posted on 12.30.2009
From Here on Out: Kevin Coval

Poet calls for a new plan to build a second city.

Posted on 12.30.2009
From Here on Out: Jonathan Messinger

What happened to our sweet home Chicago?

Posted on 12.30.2009
From Here on Out: The Grassroots Collaborative

Residents envision a city that invests in its families.

Posted on 12.29.2009
From Here on Out: Richard Longworth

Failed Olympic bid may be leaders' swan song.

Posted on 12.29.2009
From Here on Out: Charles Madigan

Will candidates want to be like obama?

Posted on 12.28.2009
From Here on Out: Mark Blanchard

Teen hopes community garden inspires bold plans.

Posted on 12.27.2009
Chicago’s Immigrants Bring Change to Their Countries of Origin

Sam Pitroda has worked in the telecommunications industry for the past 45 years. He’s credited with leading India’s telecommunications boom.

Posted on 12.15.2009
Shifting Demographics Change Suburban Schools

More poor and minority students are attending school in the suburbs, but so far suburban schools are not producing better results.

Posted on 12.15.2009
Chicago Matters: Can Architecture Transform a City?

Our guests today are Lee Bey of the Chicago Central Area Committee, Robert Bruegmann a historian of architecture at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Karrie Jacobs a contributing editor to Metropolis magazine and Jeanne Gang founder of Chicago firm, Studio Gang. 



Posted on 11.24.2009
The Impact of Urban Violence

As part of our series Chicago Matters Beyond Burnham we look at how crime impacts Chicago's development. Call us at 312-832-3124 to participate.

Posted on 10.27.2009
Gary Hopes Stimulus Cash Transforms City

It's looking for $25 million from the federal government.

Posted on 10.13.2009
Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham: What Makes a Green City?

Doug Farr and Dr. Christian Hey share their ideas on green cities and how Chicago measures up.

Posted on 9.29.2009
South Korea’s First Eco-Development

Nissa Rhee brings us this report from Songdo, South Korea.

Posted on 9.29.2009
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