Charlie Hoch, Professor of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois-Chicago, talks about the history of affordable housing - and homelessness - in Chicago.

Episode 7. Colleen Ahearn, San Miguel School

Apr 1st, 2017 22m 42s

Colleen Ahern, Executive Director of the San Miguel School, talks about providing students with a safe and supportive alternative to violence and gangs in Chicago's Back-of-the-Yards neighborhood.

Episode 6. Ted Dabrowski, Illinois Policy Institute

Mar 21st, 2017 28m 40s

Ted Dabrowski, VP of Policy, details causes of - and solutions to - the budget, pension, debt and tax policy challenges facing the State of Illinois.

Episode 5. Jane Mentzinger: Communities in Schools

Feb 21st, 2017 21m 55s

Jane Mentzinger, Executive Director of Communities in Schools, explains how her organization impacts 60,000 students in 135 of Chicago's public schools by connecting them to essential support programs.

Episode 4. Mark Angelini: Mercy Housing Lakefront

Feb 15th, 2017 36m 33s

Mark Angelini, President of Mercy Housing Lakefront, talks about his organization's efforts to develop, finance and operate affordable, program-enriched housing for families, seniors and people with special needs.

Episode 3. John Culhane: Slate Columnist

Jan 30th, 2017 36m 4s

John Culhane, legal scholar and frequent contributor to Slate, talks about the current political climate, and the growing need for local activism.

Episode 2. Kathy Ragnar: Sarah's Circle

Jan 30th, 2017 30m 23s

Kathy Ragnar, Executive Director of Sarah's Circle in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, talks about her organization's efforts to provide refuge and a safe space for homeless women.

Episode 1. Hermilo Hinjosa: Boys and Girls Club

Jan 30th, 2017 34m 4s

Hermilo Hinjosa, VP of Youth Development for the Chicago Boys & Girls Clubs, talks about issues facing kids and their families in Chicago's Mexican-American "Little Village" neighborhood.