January, 2010

Tight Grip

Table of Contents

• Dirty Secret By: Kari LydersenPollution from rail yard emissions in the Chicago area plagues the health of nearby residents. > Read Article
  
  
• En Español: Dirty Secret By: Kari LydersenEn Español: "Dirty Secret" > Read Article
  
  
• Methodology (Dirty Secret) Methodology for "Dirty Secret" > Read Article
  
  
• Tests Reveal Unsafe Air At Union Station By: Kari LydersenRail commuters are exposed to particulate matter at levels far exceeding what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers safe. > Read Article
  
  
• An Idle Question By: Kari LydersenIllinois company develops engine to reduce emissions. > Read Article
  
  
• Diesel In The Air Each of the Chicago area’s 15 biggest “intermodal” rail yards, on average, emitted 11 tons of particulate matter annually. > Read Article
  
  
• Response From CSX Corporation Response from CSX Corporation on "Dirty Secret" > Read Article
  
  
• Response From Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Response from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway on "Dirty Secret" > Read Article
  
  
• Hip-hop Hope By: Christopher DanzigKuumba Lynx arts program teaches youth to share their stories through hip-hop. > Read Article
  
  
• More Struggling With Hunger By: Christopher PrattRegional data show that while many people are applying for food stamps, thousands don’t get them. > Read Article
  
  
• Was It Racism? 2009 The staff at The Chicago Reporter sat down and picked what we thought were some of the most bizarre happenings involving race this year. > Read Article