Founded on the heels of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, The Chicago Reporter confronts racial and economic inequality ...

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Founded on the heels of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, The Chicago Reporter confronts racial and economic inequality, using the power of investigative journalism. Our mission is national but ...

Chicago’s ‘gun crackdown’ targets people seeking safety When Detaureo Harrington saw flashing police lights signaling him to ...

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Mayor Brandon Johnson often quotes Matthew 6:21 when discussing city finances. The verse is considered one of the core tenets of Jesus ...

A new University of Illinois Chicago study finds that Chicago schools remain sharply divided, with policy decisions and funding gaps shaping students’ access to quality education. More than 70 years ...

The nation’s duty to its service members does not end when their active duty does—it continues until their retirement, manifested through the protection of their health, homes, and the families who ...

With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits delayed and reduced due to the government shutdown, and major changes to work requirements on the horizon, food insecurity is top of mind ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Illustration by Verónica Martinez This story was produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom ...

The City of Chicago is searching for financial solutions amidst hundreds of pending police misconduct cases, spending more than double the $82 million budget. Eight years ago, police burst down the ...

Homeowners may be notified with letters like this from the Chicago Department of Water Management if lead service lines are found during routine maintenance or construction. It can be difficult to ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Cook County residents experience high financial stress at more than twice the national rate, a new ...