Advocates have long criticized CVE as a ‘softer’ approach to unwarranted surveillance that enlists community members to track harmless, constitutionally protected behavior and activities as precursors to violence.
Chicago Election 2019
In Chicago’s 37th Ward, longtime incumbent faces new blood and new ideas
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Emma Mitts is facing challengers who are seeing support in the West Side ward, slated to become the site of a controversial new police academy.
Chicago Election 2019
Here’s what you should know about the millions fueling Chicago’s aldermanic races
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Rahm and J.B. are the leading donors; unions play an outsized role; your cable bill may be paying to support your alderman; and more.
Government and Politics
Lawsuit challenging the Obama Presidential Center location to move forward
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A federal judge ruled that Protect Our Parks’ lawsuit against the use of Jackson Park for the center should not be tossed, as the city requested.
Perspectives
Illinois’ not-quite-‘automatic’ voter registration could disadvantage citizens of color
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Slow implementation of the law impeded registration for the midterm election and could do the same for Chicago’s upcoming municipal elections.
Perspectives
Voting for racial justice means demanding more in the Chicago election
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Chicago’s Voter Guide for Racial Equity reimagines the relationship between community and government by empowering residents to create policy platforms for the next crop of elected leaders.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Could Burke, Solis scandals help usher more progressives into City Hall?
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Although they’re behind incumbents in funding, young progressives are getting major political support to replace some of the most powerful players in City Council.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Amara Enyia and Dorothy Brown are a match made in Chicago political theater
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Enyia’s record raises many confounding questions about her commitment to transparency.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Willie Wilson’s wild numbers
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Although he enjoys popularity among some black voters, the ‘anti-politician’ mayoral candidate’s proposals for Chicago don’t add up.
Chicago Election 2019
“A first”: Mayoral hopeful Neal Sáles-Griffin on Chicago ballot despite alleged lack of valid signatures
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How Neal Sáles-Griffin survived a petition challenge to his mayoral bid and Dorothy Brown did not illustrates flaws in Chicago Board of Elections’ system.
Criminal Justice
To build cop academy, Chicago picks AECOM, firm with checkered past
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The Los Angeles-based company has paid more than $285 million in the past four years to settle allegations of wrongdoing.