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2002: The Year in Review
The year in race and poverty: essays on immigration, politics, public housing, the census, families and criminal justice.
The year in race and poverty: essays on immigration, politics, public housing, the census, families and criminal justice.Jennifer's Story: How a foster child's life became a worst-case scenario
Documents that date back to the day Jennifer was placed in foster care tell a story with themes that are common in the child welfare system.
Documents that date back to the day Jennifer was placed in foster care tell a story with themes that are common in the child welfare system.Airport Sweeps Net Immigrants, Miss Terrorists
An examination of Operation Chicagoland Skies reveals that the “web of terrorism prevention” has largely come up empty.
An examination of Operation Chicagoland Skies reveals that the “web of terrorism prevention” has largely come up empty.Drama in Bronzeville
The Second City, a Chicago-based improvisational comedy corporation, plans to open a theater in Bronzeville, a mostly black South Side neighborhood. But the plan has earned mixed reviews.
The Second City, a Chicago-based improvisational comedy corporation, plans to open a theater in Bronzeville, a mostly black South Side neighborhood. But the plan has earned mixed reviews.Northwest Side Story
Belmont Cragin, once mostly made up of Polish Americans, has undergone a quiet but dramatic change, becoming predominantly Latino.
Belmont Cragin, once mostly made up of Polish Americans, has undergone a quiet but dramatic change, becoming predominantly Latino.Under Pressure: Immigrants Face Climate of Fear
The National Security Entry-Exit Registration Program, known as special registration, has created a climate of fear in local immigrant communities, especially among Chicago’s Pakistani families.
The National Security Entry-Exit Registration Program, known as special registration, has created a climate of fear in local immigrant communities, especially among Chicago’s Pakistani families.'Rubber Stamps': The Cook County Board rarely challenges its leader, President John H. Stroger Jr.
Cook County Board President John H. Stroger Jr. says he doesn't "hold all the cards," but other commissioners say they have little control over the county's operations and its $2.9 billion budget.
In this issue: Debate as Rare as ‘No’ Votes on Cook County Board | Avoiding a World of Trouble | Refugee Slowdown | Backed Up | Voucher Holders Allege Most Discrimination | All in Favor | Neighborhood Club Blocks Drug Activity | Speaking for the County Government | Court Case Threatens Civil Rights Protection | Freedom Ride
Cook County Board President John H. Stroger Jr. says he doesn't "hold all the cards," but other commissioners say they have little control over the county's operations and its $2.9 billion budget.In this issue: Debate as Rare as ‘No’ Votes on Cook County Board | Avoiding a World of Trouble | Refugee Slowdown | Backed Up | Voucher Holders Allege Most Discrimination | All in Favor | Neighborhood Club Blocks Drug Activity | Speaking for the County Government | Court Case Threatens Civil Rights Protection | Freedom Ride
Coming Home: Growing numbers of women end their prison terms each year. Then their struggle to find work begins.
Post-prison life for female prisoners is particularly difficult to navigate. Every step, from finding housing to landing a job, is treacherous because more than 80 percent of women ex-offenders have children.
In this issue: Nowhere to Go | Get on the Bus | Serving Time | The Ultimate Parent | Race and Respect | The Costs of Integration | Getting into the Act
Post-prison life for female prisoners is particularly difficult to navigate. Every step, from finding housing to landing a job, is treacherous because more than 80 percent of women ex-offenders have children.In this issue: Nowhere to Go | Get on the Bus | Serving Time | The Ultimate Parent | Race and Respect | The Costs of Integration | Getting into the Act
Job Ready
It's the best way to keep them out of prison. But stable employment eludes even the most determined ex-offenders..
In this issue: No Turning Back | October 14, 2003 | Out of Prison, Out of Work | The Poor and the Paroled | Staying on the Path | Keeping Current | A Matter of Trust
It's the best way to keep them out of prison. But stable employment eludes even the most determined ex-offenders..In this issue: No Turning Back | October 14, 2003 | Out of Prison, Out of Work | The Poor and the Paroled | Staying on the Path | Keeping Current | A Matter of Trust
Worrill's War
Chicago has become the center of national debates over reparations. Conrad Worrill is one of the reasons why.
In this issue: Power to his People | November 18, 2003 | Reparations Battles | Invisible Offenders | Far from Home | Bouncing Back
Chicago has become the center of national debates over reparations. Conrad Worrill is one of the reasons why.In this issue: Power to his People | November 18, 2003 | Reparations Battles | Invisible Offenders | Far from Home | Bouncing Back
