The CivicLab

Watch this interview from this morning with Angela Meleca, creativity champion of the first order, via her podcast ARTS Redefined podcast (30 min) - I lay out my argument for creative professionals and nonprofit leaders to run for local office. I share my analysis of Culture Wars from the early 1990's which we lost and call out the national arts service organizations - please lend an ear and a hand! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54oWg459hwQ [email protected]

How the New Culture Wars Threaten American Arts How the New Culture Wars Threaten American Arts. Are America's arts once again at risk due to rising cultural conflicts? Join Angela Meleca on ARTS Redefined...

WBEZ reported that among the country’s 10 largest metropolitan areas, Chicago has witnessed the second-highest growth in rent prices over the past year, according to data from Zillow.
Landlords in the Chicago area are using real estate software made by a tech company that may be engaging in an illegal price-fixing scheme to drive up rents, according to a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit and a class-action lawsuit filed in federal court.

The best strategy to avoid displacement is ownership, and an even better strategy is shared ownership as a cooperative. Find out more at our COOP 101 Workshop presented by Artists Design the Future, a project sponsored by NNWAC.

IN PERSON Sat Oct 26
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ZOOM Thurs Oct 24
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I've lost track of The TIF Illumination Project's public meetings - this is, maybem #247? https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567295757574 - Join us for a scary TIF town meeting!

Going on WVON AM Tuesday at 3:30pm to talk about TIFs and the amazing development that both the leadership of the Chicago Public Schools and the Teachers Union are calling for their end! How about that??!! Listen live at https://www.iheart.com/live/wvon1690am-5304 and call in at 773-591-1690.