1. What is the demographic background of the community (Near West Side)?

– Race and ethnicity

– Gender

– Age
(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)

2. What is the socio-economic background of the community (Near West Side)?

– Household income

– Educational level attainment

– Employment/unemployment levels

– Home ownership

(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
3. What are the major health problems in the community (Near West Side)?

– What are the top 3 causes of death in the community?

– What are the top 3 health problems (morbidity) in the community?

(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
4. What are the assets in the community (Near West Side)?

– Public Health

– Social

– Physical

(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
5. What is lacking in the community (Near West Side)?

– Health/Public Health

– Social/Economic

(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
6. Community Trends in Near West Side

– Housing prices/trends

– School ratings

– Point of interest in the community

– Crime Statistics

(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
7. Organization serving the health/social issues of this community (Near West Side)

– Identify the organization, share its mission, history, and target population