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Fast-Track Deportations

Thousands are being deported without a chance to appear before an immigration judge.

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Deadly Force

January, 2004 Faced with more attacks against them, police are killing increasing numbers of Chicagoans.

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Armed and Dangerous

Rupa ShenoyFaced with more attacks against them, police are killing increasing numbers of Chicagoans.
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Early and Often

Gov. Rod Blagojevich relied heavily on Latino voters in both his primary and general-election victories last year. > Read More

Branching Out

After Democrats redrew the state legislative districts in 2001, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus was formed, eventually enlisting 13 members. Although most represent Chicago districts, the first Latino outside Cook County was elected to the legislature in 2002. > Read More
Inside Stories

Great Expectations

Latino lawmakers and advocates are gaining influence in Springfield, and warning the governor not to take them for granted.> Read More

Under Attack

Civilian attacks on police officers have increased dramatically since 2000, especially in mostly black police districts. But officers of all races have been attacked at rates that roughly mirror their numbers on the force. Notes: Demographic figures for Chicago police officers...> Read More

Shooting Clusters

Since 2000, a majority of police shootings in Chicago have occurred in mostly black neighborhoods. > Read More

December 13, 2003

Santa's Express pulls up to the Green Line elevated stop at 63rd Street and Ashland Avenue in Englewood. The Chicago Transit Authority's holiday train features Santa on a flatbed car, greeting riders, handing out candy canes and trying to stay warm. Naughty and nice customers all have to pay the same $1.50 fare to ride along. (Photo by Richard Stromberg)> Read More
New Voices

The Teacher

Timuel Black is a busy man. Though he officially retired from teaching 15 years ago, Black, 85, continues to lead and mentor others. He serves as a board member for organizations such as the Grand Boulevard Federation, the Chicago Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights and the League of Women...> Read More
Keeping Current

Left in the Cold

Jornell Holley has been without heat for a year now. One day late last fall, she came home from work to find the gas in her apartment had been cut off. Although discovering the apartment cold was initially a shock, she realized it was inevitable.> Read More