Welcome to Neighborhood Watch David Ikeemeka [DERECHA] recibiendo un cheque de $5,000 durante el evento "Lanzamiento Negro" de Gray Matter Experience en el 2025. | Foto de Gray Matter Experience. Español ¿Qué Pasa Cuando Invertimos en los Jóvenes Emprendedores Antes de que Tengan Éxito Desde Chicago hasta Oakland y Washington, D.C., hay organizaciones que están probando maneras para recibir fondos y apoyo para negocios de jóvenes emprendedores. Sus resultados muestran lo que una inversión temprana puede hacer posible, y donde se mantienen las brechas. By Keila Gallardo • 7 min read Illustration by Sean Wall for 15 West. Ask 15 West What if I can't get into my polling place? A guide to voting accessibility, unexpected barriers, and getting help in Chicago and suburban Cook County. By NaBeela Washington • 4 min read Ilustración de Alyssa Chau Español Lugares Donde los Residentes de Cicero y Berwyn Pueden Encontrar Comida Gratis: Edición 2026 Esta historia fue producida en colaboración con Cicero Independiente. Ve a la parte de abajo para descargar e imprimir tu guia de Lista de Despensa de Alimentos para que la puedas llevar contigo. En el 2020, publicamos una lista de despensas de comida locales donde los residentes podían recibir comida By Keila Gallardo • 8 min read Chicago Board of Education What’s at stake in Chicago’s school board president race? Three candidates have different ideas about school closures, funding, and student resources. Here’s what the winner can influence and how families can make their voices heard. By Nel Afenya • 9 min read Education If You Could Vote: 59 Students Share What Matters At Morton West High School, students shared what they wish candidates understood about their lives, from mental health and safety to their hopes for the future. But are candidates listening? By NaBeela Washington • 6 min read David Ikeemeka [RIGHT] receiving a check for $5,000 during Gray Matter Experience's 2025 "Pitch Black" event. | Provided by Gray Matter Experience. Youth What Happens When We Invest in Young Entrepreneurs Before They Succeed? From Chicago to Oakland and Washington, D.C., organizations are testing ways to get funding and business support to young entrepreneurs. Their results show what early investment can make possible, and where gaps remain. By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read
David Ikeemeka [DERECHA] recibiendo un cheque de $5,000 durante el evento "Lanzamiento Negro" de Gray Matter Experience en el 2025. | Foto de Gray Matter Experience. Español ¿Qué Pasa Cuando Invertimos en los Jóvenes Emprendedores Antes de que Tengan Éxito Desde Chicago hasta Oakland y Washington, D.C., hay organizaciones que están probando maneras para recibir fondos y apoyo para negocios de jóvenes emprendedores. Sus resultados muestran lo que una inversión temprana puede hacer posible, y donde se mantienen las brechas. By Keila Gallardo • 7 min read
Illustration by Sean Wall for 15 West. Ask 15 West What if I can't get into my polling place? A guide to voting accessibility, unexpected barriers, and getting help in Chicago and suburban Cook County. By NaBeela Washington • 4 min read
Ilustración de Alyssa Chau Español Lugares Donde los Residentes de Cicero y Berwyn Pueden Encontrar Comida Gratis: Edición 2026 Esta historia fue producida en colaboración con Cicero Independiente. Ve a la parte de abajo para descargar e imprimir tu guia de Lista de Despensa de Alimentos para que la puedas llevar contigo. En el 2020, publicamos una lista de despensas de comida locales donde los residentes podían recibir comida By Keila Gallardo • 8 min read
Chicago Board of Education What’s at stake in Chicago’s school board president race? Three candidates have different ideas about school closures, funding, and student resources. Here’s what the winner can influence and how families can make their voices heard. By Nel Afenya • 9 min read
Education If You Could Vote: 59 Students Share What Matters At Morton West High School, students shared what they wish candidates understood about their lives, from mental health and safety to their hopes for the future. But are candidates listening? By NaBeela Washington • 6 min read
David Ikeemeka [RIGHT] receiving a check for $5,000 during Gray Matter Experience's 2025 "Pitch Black" event. | Provided by Gray Matter Experience. Youth What Happens When We Invest in Young Entrepreneurs Before They Succeed? From Chicago to Oakland and Washington, D.C., organizations are testing ways to get funding and business support to young entrepreneurs. Their results show what early investment can make possible, and where gaps remain. By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read
