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Neighbors Take Center Stage to Save our Theaters
How can you help fight the federal cuts to the arts? See a show!
#Funding Cuts to Local Theater + Arts
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NEA Cuts Threaten to Drop the Curtain on Arts Funding
Distressed but defiant, Northwest Side theater braces for impact as Trump decimates support for arts and culture
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Support Local Theater
Support neighborhood theaters and artists by participating in advocacy, donating your time and money, and going out to enjoy a show with friends.
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Resources: Local Theater + Arts
There are some excellent organizations in Chicago that help local theaters and artists in a myriad of ways, including through funding and monetary support, professional development opportunities for artists and more.
#Funding Cuts to Local Theater + Arts
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Neighbors Take Center Stage to Save our Theaters
How can you help fight the federal cuts to the arts? See a show!
#Funding Cuts to Local Theater + Arts
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NEA Cuts Threaten to Drop the Curtain on Arts Funding
Distressed but defiant, Northwest Side theater braces for impact as Trump decimates support for arts and culture
#Funding Cuts to Local Theater + Arts
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Gutting Environmental Justice
A Northwest Sider talks about having her EPA team shut down and what that means for us all
#Federal Workers
#The Environment
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Top 10 Tips for Fired Federal Workers
Turning DOGE havoc into hope for displaced employees
#Federal Workers
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Resources: Federal Workers
From unemployment resources to free career services, we have curated support for federal employees or contractors affected by the Trump administration's mass layoffs
#Federal Workers
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Support Federal Workers
Show your support for our neighborhood federal workers with monthly meetups, volunteer opportunities and more.
#Federal Workers
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Resources and Actions: The Environment
From environmental risk assessments to interactive maps with sustainable businesses, we have curated local resources, disaster preparation lists and actions you can take for a safer, healthier environment.
#Federal Workers
#The Environment
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Living in the Shadow of the DOGE Axe
What does it feel like to work at a federal agency these days?
#Federal Workers
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Song: "I See Your Colors"
A powerful, personal response to the Skrmetti decision, written by one of our Northwest Side neighbors
#LGBTQIA+
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Stay Tuned!
More stories about our neighbors coming soon
#Stay Tuned
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Resources: Immigration
From legal referrals to mutual aid organizations, we have curated a list of support for immigrants and their allies in Chicago.
#Immigration
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Poem: Stand by Your Man
Written by an ICNW member and neighbor
#Immigration
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One Portage Park Mom’s Immigration Journey
A grueling journey to make it here—and the challenges that lie ahead.
#Immigration
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Immigration Fact vs. Fiction: A Local Perspective
A Northwest Side neighbor with years of experience supporting refugee families explains what is and isn't really happening with mass deportations.
#Immigration
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Help a Neighbor: Immigration
Every action matters: Join a Know Your Rights campaign, volunteer with local mutual aid groups, donate items and more