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Laquan McDonald

Perspectives

Without unity, Black Chicago could lose the 2019 mayoral election

By Tiffany Walden | December 12, 2018

Unlike the organized effort that got Harold Washington, the city’s first black mayor, elected in 1983, today’s black leaders may have dropped the ball this election season.

Settling for Misconduct

Chicago police use ‘cover charges’ to justify excessive force

By Jonah Newman | October 23, 2018

Our analysis shows a troubling pattern of officers charging alleged victims of police misconduct with aggravated battery or assault to a police officer or resisting arrest.

16 Shots
Reaction to verdict

Reacting to Van Dyke conviction, Chicagoans take to the streets

By La Risa Lynch | October 5, 2018

While some celebrated the conviction and others protested the political system that tried to cover up the murder of Laquan McDonald, both groups seem to agree that in the city of Chicago and for people of color, justice remains a work in progress.

Perspectives

Van Dyke conviction offers moment of accountability for Chicago police

By Curtis Black and David Thigpen | October 5, 2018

Unlike so many times before, in the case of Laquan McDonald, justice worked. But not without the help of journalists, street activists, and extraordinary public scrutiny.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Justice for Laquan McDonald doesn’t end with Jason Van Dyke or the mayor

By Curtis Black | September 4, 2018

Although Rahm Emanuel is bowing out, the system that conspired to cover up the shooting must still be held accountable.

Education
CCA Academy Walkout

Alternative schools bear the brunt of student deaths in Chicago

By Kalyn Belsha and Cayla Clements | September 4, 2018

The district’s most vulnerable students often end up in alternative schools that are especially under-resourced to cope with the trauma of gun violence.

Perspectives

Is the only way to fix policing to end it?

By Jon Jeter | August 9, 2018

After years of abuse, cover-ups and costs, many Chicago activists say it’s clear that policing can’t be reformed.

Criminal Justice

Five things to watch as CPD consent decree moves forward

By Jonah Newman | July 27, 2018

Several questions remain after Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Police Supt. Eddie Johnson released a draft plan to reform the Chicago Police Department.

Criminal Justice

More African-Americans apply to become cops, but few make it to finish line

By Kevin Stark and Darnell Little | February 2, 2018

Although the police department is pushing to diversify, it’s hiring whites and Latinos at rates more than double that of blacks, analysis shows.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Kim Foxx, Cook County State's Attorney

Where does criminal justice reform stand one year after Kim Foxx elected?

By Curtis Black | December 7, 2017

The Cook County state’s attorney has taken steps towards some of her campaign pledges but lags in other key areas.

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