Experts in understanding community needs and community change
We provide new demographic, social and economic information, and we assess the human needs of the populations served by our clients. Learn more about our services
Rob Paral and Jim Lewis bring decades of experience in community development, human services, immigrant integration, and social policy issues. Our strengths include research, data and policy analysis, writing and effective communication. Learn more about our team
We work with non-profit, governmental and philanthropic organizations that improve the lives of individuals and communities. Learn more about our clients
We offer insights and policy recommendations on the human issues affecting the Chicago region:
- Where is Illinois Going Now?
- Uniting for Ukraine in Illinois
- A Global Welcome: Metro Chicago’s approach to immigrant inclusion
- See more publications
Our work often receives attention in the news media. See stories from recent years
Rob writes a blog about Chicago, immigration, demographics and human services. See the recent posts
And many visitors come to this website just to make use of our unique data tables on Chicago neighborhoods going back to 1930, along with other Chicago demographics. Take a look
The photographs appearing throughout this website are courtesy of Chicago photographer and urban architecture scholar John Morris