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The Chicago Reporter

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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Category: Government and Politics

Posted inUncategorized

Chicago Police Reform Still Unsettled

by The Chicago Reporter April 7, 2021April 8, 2021

A seminal experience in Carlil Pittman’s life came when a Chicago police officer pulled him out of class at Gage Park High School making vague accusations he didn’t understand, then began searching the 16-year-old boy, rummaging through his pockets and backpack. Just as classes were changing the officer took Pittman’s pants down – in front […]

Posted inGovernment and Politics

COVID-19 Relief Draws Criticism

by The Chicago Reporter April 5, 2021April 5, 2021
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Does Shakman Decree Hamper County Government Effectiveness?

by The Chicago Reporter March 26, 2021April 2, 2021
Posted inRace and Culture

How Black women cleared a path for Kamala Harris to be the Democrats’ VP pick

by Kat Stafford and The Chicago Reporter November 17, 2020March 30, 2021
Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

The Fair Tax Amendment: Why the ‘Illinois Exodus’ could be a red herring

by Curtis Black September 16, 2020September 16, 2020
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Chicago has been quietly intercepting millions from state tax refunds during the pandemic

by Simon Davis-Cohen and The Chicago Reporter September 15, 2020March 3, 2021
Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

Given $1.2 billion budget shortfall, can Chicago still ‘afford’ Obama Presidential Center?

by Curtis Black September 11, 2020September 11, 2020
Posted inCriminal Justice

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s surveillance system will outlast the protest movement

by Ángel Díaz and The Chicago Reporter September 10, 2020March 30, 2021
Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

What’s next for the Army Corps’ lakefront dump?

by Curtis Black August 21, 2020August 21, 2020
Posted inGovernment and Politics

As Trump relaunches Countering Violent Extremism, records on past Illinois program reveal links to FBI, law enforcement

by Alex Ruppenthal and Asraa Mustufa August 14, 2020February 23, 2021

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