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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Author Archives: Angela Caputo

is a staff reporter at The Chicago Reporter.

Posted inCriminal Justice

Thousands charged with drug possession walk free, leaving taxpayers with tab

by Angela Caputo January 5, 2015January 6, 2015

Since 2006, Cook County taxpayers have spent $778 million locking up people on low-level drug possession charges. One out of three drug cases are dismissed, which means users are released from jail without treatment, only to return on similar charges weeks or months later.

Posted inCriminal Justice

Data: Black Chicagoans at higher risk of being shot by police

by Angela Caputo December 31, 2014January 5, 2015
Posted inCriminal Justice

Thousands charged with drug possession walk free, leaving taxpayers with the tab

by Angela Caputo September 14, 2014September 15, 2014
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government and Politics

Misconduct allegation dogs Chicago Police Department, but will it change it?

by Angela Caputo August 29, 2014September 21, 2015
Posted inCriminal Justice

‘Just because we’re black, they automatically assume we’re criminals’

by Angela Caputo August 27, 2014August 27, 2014
Posted inCriminal Justice

Ferguson police stand down amid uneasiness over military-style patrols

by Angela Caputo August 15, 2014August 18, 2014
Posted inGovernment and Politics

More access to more money means more park improvements

by Angela Caputo August 5, 2014
Posted inHousing

Is it time for aldermen to step in and oversee the CHA?

by Angela Caputo July 30, 2014March 6, 2015
Posted inChild and Family, Cover Story, Government and Politics

Leveling the playing field

by Angela Caputo July 29, 2014July 29, 2014
Posted inChild and Family, Government and Politics

Struggle for equity

by Angela Caputo July 29, 2014

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