First Stop: Jackson

Population Loss: The Downsizing of Chicago and Illinois

Census numbers don't lie: People are fleeing Chicago neighborhoods -- and the state -- for greener pastures elsewhere. We crunch the data and find out why.

• Map: Demographics of changing Chicago neighborhoods
• Photos: View Englewood Square's transformation
• Interactive chart: Population changes for Illinois and Texas

Second Stop: Jackson

How Chicago is Fighting an Influx of Food Deserts

There are more than 600,000 food insecure people in Cook County alone. Says one official, "It’s more a problem of money than food. It’s also in the neighborhood, because stores aren’t close to people.”

• Map: Food insecurity around the nation
• StoryMap: Chicago's food deserts

Photo: Michelle Obama and Rahm Emanuel visit Iron Street Farms. (Photo/White House)

Third Stop: Addison

Boon, Bust and Baseball: Changes in Wrigleyville

The historic ballpark is undergoing some of its biggest renovations yet. But what does that mean to the neighborhood as the team still basks in the glory of its 2016 World Series championship?

Photo: Wrigley Field and hotel construction. (Photo/Sergio Garcia)