Metropolitan Chicago currently boasts a competitive economy in the global market. However, in order for Chicago to maintain its competitive edge decades from now, the city must create a plan for a sustainable future. The MORE >

Civic and Community Engagement of Filipinos in Chicago   |  Katie James, UIC Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement staff member

Over the past decade, Chicago has experienced a flux of Filipino immigrants who have come to the United States to be reunited with family. While many are active political participants who vote regularly in the US and support activities in the Philippines, studies have not found high levels of