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Young Chicagoans Are Creating Their Own Community Spaces

by Leona Towner and City Bureau May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

This article was published by City Bureau, a nonprofit journalism lab reimagining local news. Support City Bureau’s Civic Reporting fellowship by becoming a recurring donor. aqueza Thomas has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. At 15, he spent his high school days launching a clothing line, building a business while studying at Hansberry College Prep in […]

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‘This Place Changed My Life’: How Community Programs Break Down Barriers to Help Young People Start Careers

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Glittering skyscrapers lit up against the night sky backdrop Cloud Gate, a shiny chrome bean-shaped sculpture in Millennium Park. The sculpture takes up the right half of the picture while buildings that line the north end of the park are seen in the background.
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