Blog Lawsuit will continue that contends Uptown viaduct redesign discriminates against homeless people Attorneys for homeless residents evicted from living in tents under the Wilson and Lawrence avenue…chicoalitionSeptember 19, 2017
News Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: Uptown’s homeless fold their tents, city covers its eyes Police line Wilson Avenue where homeless people briefly set up their tents Monday after the…chicoalitionSeptember 19, 2017
News Windy City Times: City clears out Uptown tent residents By Matt Simonette In a chaotic early morning scene Sept. 18, city authorities evicted persons…chicoalitionSeptember 18, 2017
News Chicago Tribune: City ousts relocated tent city; advocates withdraw bid to stop Uptown viaduct construction With the start of construction to begin this week, dozens of homeless people living in…chicoalitionSeptember 18, 2017
News Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Brown: Homeless relocate their tents and wait for city’s next move Louis "Abdul" Jones and other homeless occupants of two tent encampments moved their belongings to…chicoalitionSeptember 17, 2017
News Chicago Tribune: Uptown tent city homeless move west of viaduct as city plans renovations Mark Saulys gets ready to move to a new apartment in Rogers Park on Sept.…chicoalitionSeptember 17, 2017
Blog Monday press conference: City to evict Uptown viaduct residents with no alternative WHEN: Monday, September 18, 7 a.m. WHAT: Press conference convened by homeless encampment residents of the viaducts…chicoalitionSeptember 15, 2017
Blog Rachel Ramirez: The community organizing model of organizational leadership In June, Senior Organizer Rachel Ramirez’ research -- titled “The community organizing model of organizational…chicoalitionSeptember 13, 2017
Blog Homeless Uptown viaduct residents file lawsuit against the city Complaint contends city redesign of viaducts discriminates against homeless people Homeless residents of the Uptown…chicoalitionSeptember 8, 2017
Blog New Illinois law allows school transportation funds to be reallocated for homeless student housing By Cydney Salvador, Media Intern An Illinois bill permitting the use of educational funds to…chicoalitionSeptember 7, 2017