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The newcomers: schools are migrants' gateway to Chicago's local economy

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Integrating migrant children and their parents into local schools also integrates them into the local economy.

Young Chicago Public Schools student's hand holding a parent's finger
AP Photo
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Chicago, Paris, New Delhi: Host cities face challenges for large-scale events

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ChicagoGlobal by Nicole L. Cvetnic

When cities host major events, they often make decisions that are good for business but not always good for those who live there.

Olympic rings near the Eiffel Tower
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How Cities Can Go Slow to Achieve Real Change

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Nonresident Fellow Sascha Haselmayer discusses his new book, which synthesizes the lessons he learned from his work with cities, governments, and NGOs.

City under construction
Nicolas J. Leclercq via Unsplash
Global Cities

'Juggling glitter': How chambers of commerce in Chicago's commercial corridors are responding to the influx of migrants

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

In some of Chicago’s busiest commercial corridors, chambers of commerce and small businesses are coordinating with the city to plug gaps in Chicago’s response to the influx of migrants.

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AJ Caughey
Global Cities

'It made me scared of camels': The Music Box Theatre brings international horror to Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

The Music Box Theatre brings international horror films to Chicago because they can make you terrified of things you didn't know you could be afraid of. Curators think audiences' shrieks, shouts, and screams bring people and cultures together.

The historic Music Box Theatre marquee
AJ Caughey
Global Cities

Ten Commandments for a Digital City

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Global Insight by Coauthors

The digital revolution is rapidly transforming cities, and a new vision and set of protocols is needed for them to leverage the promises of connectivity.

AI tech city landscape. Global Cities

Europeans and Chicagoans are both tired of stolen bikes. A Midwestern Marine found a solution.

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Midwest biking activists are using a grassroots strategy to highlight the lack of secure bike infrastructure in the region.

Illustration of valet parking for bikes
Elizabeth Sokolich
Global Cities

Runners from more than 140 countries participated in the Chicago Marathon

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ChicagoGlobal by Nicole L. Cvetnic

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant economic benefits for Chicago, thanks to its unique characteristics and international reputation.

Start of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
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Green with envy? Chicago's sustainable architecture scene

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ChicagoGlobal by Nicole L. Cvetnic

Chicago is known the world over for its bold and unique architecture. After all, it’s the birthplace of the skyscraper. But how does the city compare globally when it comes to sustainable architecture?

Aerial shot of Chicago
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Emergent Tokyo: Almazán, McReynolds, and Saito on Organic Urban Growth

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Global Cities Book Award Finalist "Emergent Tokyo" examines how the city balances massive growth and local communal life and can be a model for other cities.

Emergent Tokyo Global Cities