This week’s video features commentary on the growing crisis of food insecurity and food deserts.
To read more about this issue, see WTTW’s original story, mentioned in the video.
WTTW highlighted several organizations helping to alleviate food insecurity in Chicago. Visit Circle Urban Ministries and Dion’s Chicago Dream to find out how you can help.
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Pilsen metal scrapper Sims gets City Hall OK over neighbors’ protests
Health
Chicago promised better mental health care. Shooting survivors say they haven’t seen it
10% of Chicago residents have received updated COVID-19 vaccine: city health department
Education
Columbia College Chicago to cut programs, lay off up to 25 faculty next fall amid budget troubles
Public safety & criminal justice
Paul Vallas: We need a public safety consent decree that protects Chicagoans
Transit
Metra, CTA to offer free rides for New Year's Eve
Amtrak to boost Midwest rail service. A Union Station makeover is next
Letters: Here’s what we must do to achieve world-class mass transit in Chicago
