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Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Aerial view of disposal facility located on Lake Michigan’s shore near 95th Street

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

By Curtis Black | August 21, 2020

A U.S. Army Corps plan to expand a toxic dump on Lake Michigan’s shoreline in South Chicago is getting increased attention because it rejected community concerns over the project and dismisses alternatives promoted by environmental groups.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

South Chicago lakeshore dump raises environmental justice and climate crisis concerns

By Curtis Black | February 7, 2020

Residents oppose the Army Corps’ plan to expand a longstanding facility for polluted sediment, saying they’re “tired of being the city’s dumping ground.”

Perspectives: The Powers That Be
South Shore Nature Sanctuary

Fight for South Shore Nature Sanctuary is latest environmental justice flashpoint

By Curtis Black | August 22, 2019

Ald. Leslie Hairston’s recent comments highlight the disconnect between officials and community activists working for environmental equity.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

What’s next for the Obama Center and South Shore golf course projects?

By Curtis Black | June 13, 2019

Objections and proposed changes to the major South Side developments are an opportunity for Mayor Lori Lightfoot to demonstrate her promises of openness and accountability.

Economic Development

Everything you need to know about the Obama Presidential Center lawsuit

By Josh McGhee | June 6, 2019

Next week, a judge is expected to decide the fate of a project that could alter the South Side forever in limitless ways.

Government and Politics

Report: Chicago’s wealthy, white communities most likely to have park projects approved

By Josh McGhee | December 13, 2018

Friends of the Parks says it may seek legal action to ensure parks are funded equally.

Perspectives
H. Kramer & Co. metal smelting facility in Pilsen

EPA’s Superfund site policy could advance gentrification in communities of color

By Darrius Atkins and Kevin Carlson | May 15, 2018

The agency’s new approach to cleaning up hazardous waste sites favors private developers, sidelining input from the South and West Side communities most affected.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

In selling out the lakefront, misinformation is key for Emanuel administration

By Curtis Black | June 30, 2016

Whether it was the Lucas museum or a potential Olympics site, the mayor’s team has long oversold the use of parkland to private developers.

TCR Talks
Jaime Seoane portrait

Transforming an environmental hazard in Little Village into a recreational gem

By Rut Ortiz | July 20, 2015

Little Village parents worried about the air pollution and chemicals deposited in soil at the former industrial site. Now children can safely play in La Villita, a park that was created after the property was cleaned up.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Riot Fest serves as a case study on community inclusion

By Curtis Black | June 11, 2015

The influx of outsiders who trashed Humboldt Park last year crystallized neighborhood concerns about gentrification and use of public resources for private profit.

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