Stories
Project Hope
Thanks to Kirbi Range and Deanna Hallagan from Project Hope, we get to spread some awareness on what it means to be a pregnant teen and how Project Hope has been working to empower these mothers for over 30 years. Before starting Project Hope, after the 60's riots,...
Let’s Get Involved in Local Publications
On a ‘political gossip’ story, three articles were published by three different sources. “Egypt delays UN motion on Israel as Trump intervenes." - Headline from the BBC article “Israelis called Trump to weigh in ahead of the UN Security Council vote.” - Headline from...
Good Food Purchasing Policy with Jose Oliva
From the Food Chain Workers Alliance, Co-Director, Jose Oliva, shared his experience, thoughts, and goals for the food system. Follow along to learn more about what’s happening and what you can do to help. Jose’s journey in the food industry started when he...
The Peace Corner Youth Center: Helping the Youth of Chicago
A wall of tall glass windows stands out on Madison Street in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. A deviation from the down brick buildings, large orange letters appear on the bottom right side – “The Peace Corner Youth Center” it reads. Nestled in the west side of...
Janell Lewis went from teaching ‘teddy bears’ to teaching ‘teachers’
21st Century Charter School teacher, Janell Lewis fulfills 'life purpose" teaching students and teachers to "Be Great!" While dozens of teachers have abandoned their mission to educate youth in Gary, Indiana, one South Side Chicago native is challenging...
Giving Thanks Chicago Style
What does Thanksgiving mean for you? Last night, I received a pleasant reminder on what Turkey day and everyday should mean. I was walking home after some holiday grocery shopping. When I was a couple of blocks away from home, I received a call from my front door...
Working to Have Voices Heard: Chicago support for Standing Rock
On November 15th, hundreds took to the streets of downtown Chicago, in a show of solidarity with the water protectors at Standing Rock, to take part in the national #nodapl day of action. Across the country people marched to Army Corps of Engineer offices to deliver...
Moms Against Senseless Killings: Unveiling the M.A.S.K.
“Everybody is starting to realize that gun violence is not just a south side problem. It’s not just a Chicago problem. It’s an American problem,” Tamar Manasseh, Founder of Mask, MASK is a grass roots organization that is working to end gun violence in Chicago. MASK...
Cure Violence: Treating the epidemic in Chicago
“Cure Violence stops the spread of violence in communities by using the methods and strategies associated with disease control – detecting and interrupting conflicts, identifying and treating the highest risk individuals, and changing social norms – resulting...
BUILD Chicago: BUILDing A Better Tomorrow
“BUILD’s mission is to engage at-risk youth in the schools and on the streets, so they can realize their educational and career potential and contribute to the stability, safety and well being of our communities.”-- BUILD Chicago’s Website BUILD (Broader Urban...
Taking time to reflect before rising again
One of the most important ways to improve and enjoy life is having the ability to reflect and adjust. Here at Chicago Rises, we are doing just that. You haven't heard from us in a little bit, but we assure you we are not going anywhere! We've been listening to...
A Community Writing and Tutoring Center
Located on N. Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park is a store called ‘Secret Agent Supply Co.’ The store carries a unique inventory. Most all the items in the store are meant to spark a person’s curiosity and creativity. The store location is shared with 826CHI, a...