3:00 September 08, 2006
Chicago Tribune story provides in-depth look at Milwaukee's work to improving the inner-city

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the national attention that was generated with respect to African-Americans living in New Orleans, the Chicago Tribune initiated a series of in-depth stories to look at how Midwestern cities are working to improve the lives of inner-city citizens.

On Sunday, October 30, 2005 the focus was turned to Milwaukee.  Compared with other Midwestern cities Milwaukee is taking a “different,” more innovative, approach at assisting the city’s poorest citizens.  To gain a better perspective on the work taking place in Milwaukee, you are strongly encouraged to read the two previous stories about Detroit and Rockford.

Click here to read the Chicago Tribune story “Inner city's inner strengths mined.  Milwaukee leaders, with a nudge from Wal-Mart, glimpse potential in long-neglected area, want to tap spending power, labor pool.”