Chicago is an authentic American city where politics and policy meet the lives of real people - in a city that generates change and innovation in social policy, education and public safety - to meet national and local challenges In 2014, the city is on a critical moment in history. In the wake of a nationwide economic collapse, Chicago faces the challenge of improving its public education system and improving neighborhood and youth safety. Can the city's leaders, communities and residents come together in a way that enhances opportunities and enables aspirations?