Civic engagement is defined as “contributing to public life and participating in solving public problems” (Center for Democracy and Citizenship), as well as “working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and…promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes” (New York Times).
For Chicago-specific resources see Chicago Civic Engagement in this guide.
Civic Engagement Resources
"The policy of active participation or engagement in a particular sphere of activity; spec. the use of vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change." (Oxford English Dictionary)
General Activism Resources