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Our work Is expansive, and so are the stories that shape the Chicago region’s civic ecosystem.

This space is designed to inform, inspire, and celebrate the collective efforts to create a more vibrant, equitable, and prosperous Chicago region for all.

From partner spotlights and project updates to deep dives on key initiatives, we share the moments, milestones, and ideas that reflect our collaborative approach.

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Nikki Way 3/9/26 Nikki Way 3/9/26

CVI Ecosystem Support for the Government Alliance for Safe Communities

Nikki Way 3/5/26 Nikki Way 3/5/26

Resilient Chicago Fund

Nikki Way 9/20/24 Nikki Way 9/20/24

Community Violence Intervention Public-Private One Table

Community Violence Intervention (CVI) uses multidisciplinary strategies to engage individuals and groups to prevent and disrupt cycles of violence and retaliation. It establishes relationships between individuals and community assets to deliver services that save lives, address trauma, provide opportunity, and improve physical, social, and economic conditions to prevent violence.

HALT Creative 8/21/24 HALT Creative 8/21/24

Adult Learner Engagement Model for City Colleges

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is committed to serving adult learners aged 25 or older, or ages 18-24 with adult responsibilities such as parenthood, full-time work, or military service. The 2021 - 2025 Strategic Framework includes a vision to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity.

6/23/22 6/23/22

Advancing an equitable recovery through the American Rescue Plan Act

Since March 2021, Civic Consulting Alliance and our partners have committed significant resources to support the City and the County in planning for effective investment of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to maximize their impact on the issues most critical to our region’s future. In recent months, our collaborative focus has transitioned to turning these plans into action.