During the process of collecting my data, I relied heavily on a variety of online tools and digital resources that helped me identify and learn about the different types of businesses located in Cahokia Heights. Some of the primary websites I used included Google Maps, Yelp, and Facebook, each of which provided different pieces of information such as business names, locations, hours, and customer feedback. In addition to these online sources, I also consulted classmates who are more familiar with the area. Their firsthand knowledge helped me verify whether certain businesses actually existed, were still operating, or had recently closed. To ensure that the information I was gathering was as accurate and current as possible, I took extra steps beyond simply searching for the businesses by name. I often used Google Maps’ street view feature to visually scan the streets and confirm which businesses appeared in specific locations. After identifying a business through street view, I would then look it up individually to check whether it had an active website or Facebook page and whether it had received any recent reviews. This helped me distinguish between businesses that were still functioning and those that may have been outdated listings. Given the nature of my approach, I would categorize my research as secondary, or even tertiary since I did not conduct any direct, in-person research such as interviewing residents, administering surveys, or analyzing books, journals, or archival materials. Instead, my work relied on synthesizing publicly available online information and cross-checking it with peers’ local knowledge. Based on the data I was able to collect, it is clear that Cahokia Heights has a very limited number of businesses capable of supporting the basic needs of its residents. This conclusion aligns with the oral histories shared during last semester’s site visit, which emphasized residents’ struggles and the lack of accessible services. I believe the current situation in Cahokia Heights is largely influenced by the city’s proximity to industrial factors and the historical patterns of environmental and economic neglect. These conditions have contributed to the area becoming a food desert, where residents lack access to essential services such as grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and other everyday resources. To address these issues, potential interventions might include contacting local and state government officials, advocating for policy changes, signing petitions, or even organizing community-driven actions that bring greater attention to the city’s needs. As for the limitations of my data, the main challenge is identifying closer, healthier, and more sustainable options that can support residents’ basic needs. Because my research relied entirely on online information, I may have missed small or informal businesses that do not have a digital presence. On a personal level, I am still unsure what more I can do individually to help identify or support healthier alternatives for the residents, but recognizing these gaps is an important first step toward understanding how future research or advocacy might better contribute to the community.