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Chicagoans call for an end to gun violence on ‘Wear Orange Day’

By Daniel Perez | June 5, 2023

More than 200 people have been shot and killed in Chicago, so far this year. Friday is Wear Orange Day, which supports “National Gun Violence Awareness…

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Chicago’s ‘Wear Orange Peace March’ honors National Gun Violence Awareness Day

By Daniel Perez | June 5, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) — The color orange is taking over in one Chicago neighborhood.  The Wear Orange Peace March hit the streets in South Austin Friday afternoon.…

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Our Chicago: BUILD Chicago & Think Outside Da Block

By Daniel Perez | June 5, 2023

CHICAGO (WLS) — Since 1969, BUILD Chicago has been working with young people in some of the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. Based on the city’s West…

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From Accessible Gathering Spaces to Educational Opportunities, Young Chicagoans Share Their Hopes for Brandon Johnson’s Administration

By Daniel Perez | May 16, 2023

The future of Chicago will be in the hands of Brandon Johnson.  Between choosing the city’s next police superintendent, a growing migrant crisis and concerns…

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Mayor Lightfoot gives farewell address at BUILD Headquarters

By Daniel Perez | May 10, 2023

On Monday, May 8, Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave her farewell address at BUILD Headquarters, where she reflected on her impactful leadership over the past years.…

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Columbia helps create state-of-the-art music studio on the West Side of city

By Daniel Perez | March 28, 2023

A renaissance is starting on the West Side of Chicago, and Columbia College Chicago is invested in making that happen. BUILD Chicago is a nonprofit…

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BUILD Chicago opens home-away-from-home for West Side youth

By Daniel Perez | March 27, 2023

The youth on Chicago’s West Side just got a new home away from home — at 57,000 square feet, it spans a city block and…

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BUILD’s Home Coming: A New Youth and Community Hub in Austin

By Daniel Perez | March 27, 2023

CFF began a partnership with BUILD in 2020, and they quickly became integral to our place-based grantmaking focused on the Austin neighborhood. The culture of collaboration at…

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BUILD’s annual ‘Black Table’ event connects Chicago youth with Black leaders

By Daniel Perez | March 23, 2023

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — On a Monday afternoon in February 2023, something special occurred inside the Walnut Room at the Macy’s on State Street. It was…

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See the Newly-Built Community Center Many Hope Will be a Game-Changer for South Austin Neighborhood

By Daniel Perez | March 3, 2023

Watch NBC 5’s follow-up story on our new campus. Last November, Sandra Torres stopped by BUILD to tour our new home while still under construction.…

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Chicagoans call for an end to gun violence on ‘Wear Orange Day’

By Daniel Perez | June 5, 2023

More than 200 people have been shot and killed in Chicago, so far this year. Friday is Wear Orange Day, which supports “National Gun Violence Awareness…

Read More

Chicago’s ‘Wear Orange Peace March’ honors National Gun Violence Awareness Day

By Daniel Perez | June 5, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) — The color orange is taking over in one Chicago neighborhood.  The Wear Orange Peace March hit the streets in South Austin Friday afternoon.…

Read More

Our Chicago: BUILD Chicago & Think Outside Da Block

By Daniel Perez | June 5, 2023

CHICAGO (WLS) — Since 1969, BUILD Chicago has been working with young people in some of the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. Based on the city’s West…

Read More

From Accessible Gathering Spaces to Educational Opportunities, Young Chicagoans Share Their Hopes for Brandon Johnson’s Administration

By Daniel Perez | May 16, 2023

The future of Chicago will be in the hands of Brandon Johnson.  Between choosing the city’s next police superintendent, a growing migrant crisis and concerns…

Read More

Mayor Lightfoot gives farewell address at BUILD Headquarters

By Daniel Perez | May 10, 2023

On Monday, May 8, Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave her farewell address at BUILD Headquarters, where she reflected on her impactful leadership over the past years.…

Read More

Columbia helps create state-of-the-art music studio on the West Side of city

By Daniel Perez | March 28, 2023

A renaissance is starting on the West Side of Chicago, and Columbia College Chicago is invested in making that happen. BUILD Chicago is a nonprofit…

Read More

BUILD Chicago opens home-away-from-home for West Side youth

By Daniel Perez | March 27, 2023

The youth on Chicago’s West Side just got a new home away from home — at 57,000 square feet, it spans a city block and…

Read More

BUILD’s Home Coming: A New Youth and Community Hub in Austin

By Daniel Perez | March 27, 2023

CFF began a partnership with BUILD in 2020, and they quickly became integral to our place-based grantmaking focused on the Austin neighborhood. The culture of collaboration at…

Read More

BUILD’s annual ‘Black Table’ event connects Chicago youth with Black leaders

By Daniel Perez | March 23, 2023

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — On a Monday afternoon in February 2023, something special occurred inside the Walnut Room at the Macy’s on State Street. It was…

Read More

See the Newly-Built Community Center Many Hope Will be a Game-Changer for South Austin Neighborhood

By Daniel Perez | March 3, 2023

Watch NBC 5’s follow-up story on our new campus. Last November, Sandra Torres stopped by BUILD to tour our new home while still under construction.…

Read More