A Critical Lifeline Gone in a SNAP
Local families rely on food pantries, community support or go hungry in the wake of federal cuts
ICNW Storytellers
A collective of neighbors on Chicago's Northwest Side working to save our democracy.
Our Shared Hope
Neighbors Respond to "What is Bringing You Hope" Survey
Feeding Our Neighbors
How the North Side has snapped to it to address food insecurity
Artwork by Veterans, for All
The National Veterans Art Museum in Portage Park offers solace, insight and beauty on the Northwest Side
Resources: If You Lost Your Healthcare Coverage
If you lost your Medicaid or can no longer afford health insurance due to federal cuts, we hope you can find the care you need using the resources below. Amplify with ICNW does not have any affiliation with the resources listed.
Our Ailing VA
Trump policies are having a brutal impact on health care for veterans
When the Country You Fought for Fights Against You
Federal cuts and ICE ambush America’s veterans
What Our Neighbors Saw at Broadview
10 stories from our neighbors who went to protest
Care Despite the Cuts
Spotlight on a Community Health Center serving the Northwest Side
Cutting a Lifeline
A tale of two neighbors on Medicaid
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.
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.
Neighbors Take Center Stage to Save our Theaters
How can you help fight the federal cuts to the arts? See a show!
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
Gutting Environmental Justice
A Northwest Sider talks about having her EPA team shut down and what that means for us all
Top 10 Tips for Fired Federal Workers
Turning DOGE havoc into hope for displaced employees
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
Support Federal Workers
Show your support for our neighborhood federal workers with monthly meetups, volunteer opportunities and more.