| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Dec. 8, 2025, 12:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Dec. 8, 2025, 12:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/12/08/quilen-blackwell-cnn-hero-eco-house-southside-blooms |
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Quilen Blackwell, owner of a Chicago nonprofit that employs at-risk youth to
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