Rob Paral discusses the state of Illinois and Greater Chicago area leading by example on immigrant inclusion and legal policies.

With food security front and center amid COVID-19, climate change, and increased conflict, understanding how the US engages on this issue globally is critical.

Women and girls make up 60 percent of the world's chronically hungry population and are 10 percent more likely than men to experience food insecurity.

Cohort, 2020, Industry, Education, Sector, Academia, In his previous role as vice chancellor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, TJ Augustine oversaw information technology, distance and adult education programs, corporate partnerships, and technology commercialization. Previously, Augustin...

Cohort, 2021, Industry, Law, Sector, Private Sector, Kendra Stead has extensive experience in every phase of litigation and typically represents companies and professional services firms in commercial disputes, securities litigation, and professional liability actions. She counsels corporate clie...

January 24, 2018, RESEARCH Report by Rob Paral, REUTERS, Download Report (PDF), As the United States strives to build a workforce that will maintain its economic competitiveness, we must invest in education and training for foreign-born workers., Key Findings, Immigrants are significant contribut...

February 26, 2021, RESEARCH Report by Catherine Bertini and Ertharin Cousin, REUTERS, Download Report (PDF), Catherine Bertini and Ertharin Cousin are co-leads on a paper offering the Biden Administration recommendations for the US government to build on a strong foundation of food and nutrition ...

Global cities increasingly shape our world–not only the global economy but its ideas, culture, and policies. On the front lines of the world’s greatest challenges, cities are driving the most innovative solutions.