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The city’s effort to stem police misconduct is falling short, leaving abusive officers to operate with near impunity.

Airport Sweeps Net Immigrants, Miss Terrorists

March, 2003 An examination of Operation Chicagoland Skies reveals that the "web of terrorism prevention" has largely come up empty.

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Terrorism Sting Busts Immigrants

An examination of Operation Chicagoland Skies reveals that the "web of terrorism prevention" has largely come up empty.

New Voices

Finding Humanity in Homelessness

Patricia Blackwood did not grow up in poverty. She has never had any problems with drugs or alcohol, nor does she have a history of mental illness. But about five-and-a-half years ago, Blackwood found herself living on the street.> Read More
Inside Stories

Campaign Targets –˜White Power Music'--and Provokes Store Owners

An anti-bigotry organization fights the relatively unknown, but steadily growing, white power music industry that espouses racism and anti-Semitism. Record store owners dispute some of the group's claims.> Read More

Relocation Leaves Some Residents Struggling

A key component of the Chicago Housing Authority's effort to transform public housing "is doomed to continued failure" unless funding is drastically increased.> Read More
Inside Stories

Watchdog Criticizes CHA Plan

A key component of the Chicago Housing Authority's effort to transform public housing "is doomed to continued failure" unless funding is drastically increased, the CHA's independent watchdog concluded in a January report.> Read More