Ish lives in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago and was raised on the southwest side of the city. He works for the Chicago City Council, Committee on Workforce Development, as the Director of External Affairs. Ismael cycles throughout the city with his friends and family exploring historical sites and learning about different neighborhoods.
IN THIS EPISODE: Ismael's journey through the outdoors from visiting his grandparents in Mexico, to riding his bike around the neighborhood, and cycling from Chicago to Milwaukee.
The history of the 10th Ward and how things have shifted since the steel industry left.
Three neighborhoods in the southeast side of Chicago are in the top 10 for highest prevalence of diabetes - what are the contributing factors to this?
The history of Steelworkers Park and a vision for other initiatives.
How can folks get involved in their local communities?
Ismael's favorite park in Chicago and recommended green spaces.
If you had a magic wand and could change perception/behavior about something, fix a community/national/global issue, etc, what would that be?
