Founded in February 1882, Community Renewal Society informs, organizes and trains both communities and individuals to advocate for social and economic justice. Based in Chicago, Ill., the firm provides investigative reports on various issues, such as education, government, housing, criminal and social justice and economic conditions through its independent publications, which includes The Chicago Reporter, Catalyst Chicago and Civic Action Network. Community Renewal Society examines and suggests improvements in current public practices. Created in 1990, Catalyst-Chicago is an independent newsmagazine that documents, analyzes and supports school-improvement efforts in the Chicago Public Schools.