Zenaida Lopez grew up in a house with no electricity, but full of heart. Lopez and her two brothers are co-founders of the Puerto Rican…
A conversation with: El Rescate Director Zenaida Lopez 
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New senior housing faces pushback from Rogers Park residents
The developer of a new LGBTQ-friendly senior housing and artist living workspace on Chicago’s North Side has a history of malpractice against vulnerable people who…
Pilsen residents unsure if city ordinances will stop gentrification
On her way home from work, Maricela Garcia passes vibrant, historical murals, lively food trucks blasting boléro music and bars with authentic Mexican cuisine along…
Freshman Alderman Maria Hadden says school funding, affordable housing are priorities for Rogers Park
In the second-floor hall crowded with Chicago residents impatiently waiting to enter the chambers for the City Council meeting, a woman in a gray suit…
Northside co-op aims to lessen effect of gentrification
Daisy Moore, a 32-year resident of the Uptown neighborhood in Chicago, walked down North Broadway pushing a food cart and carrying a shopping bag filled…
Affordable housing creates rift in 46th Ward Election
With luxury developments on the rise, and low-income apartments eclipsing, affordable housing is one of the most important issues facing the residents of Ward 46.…
Durbin tackles national lead crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) Monday called on federal and local government leaders to take greater measures to protect children from lead exposure in city homes…
Legislators push to extend housing benefits
Georgetta Deloney is no stranger to speaking before politicians and legislative bodies, but this particular state committee meeting left the nonprofit CEO irked and dismayed.…