For more than five generations, Sharon Latiker’s family has called South Chicago home.
The steel mills in the area drew Sharon’s grandfather to the neighborhood, joining her great-great uncles for a steady career and a comfortable life. But when U.S. Steel South Works closed, disinvestment became the norm for the community.
To Sharon, future generations of South Chicagoans deserve greater possibilities — and that’s exactly what the IQMP will bring.
Learn more about Sharon’s excitement for a brighter South Chicago in the latest #IQMPCommunityVoices video.
Publish Date
June 17, 2026
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