Illinois immigrants need more language help to thrive and partake in civic life
WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago
July 21, 20234m 22s
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Show Notes
In Illinois, about 8 percent of the population doesn’t speak English very well. And that means, for many immigrant communities in the state and region, language is a barrier to accessing and engaging with their new government. They have a hard time getting basic services, much less participating in civic life. As part of our “Democracy Solutions Project,” WBEZ’s Esther Yoon-Ji Kang takes a look at the challenges and opportunities in improving language access. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang