Darnell Shields News Today

Ten years ago, the Chicago Board of Education and former Mayor Rahm Emanuel decided to close nearly 50 public schools, mainly on the South and West sides of the city. Some buildings remain vacant; others are being transformed into community assets.

March 23, 2023 Pure Potential: The Opportunity for Equitable Economic Development in Chicago – Moderated by Christen Wiggins – Brenda M. Palms, Darnell Shields, Aron Weisner, Jesse Iniguez City Club event description: Christen WigginsAs program director of We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery, Christen Wiggins oversees strategy, grantmaking, and partnerships toward the […]