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The Chicago Reporter

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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Tag: south side

Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

South Side’s maternal health desert poses added risks for Black women during pandemic

by Curtis Black July 29, 2020July 30, 2020

The planned closing of Mercy Hospital underscores the dramatic loss of maternity services in Chicago over the past year — reflecting the failure of local government agencies to adequately fund critical services in vulnerable communities, advocates say.

Posted inGovernment and Politics

Chicago intercepts tax refunds to collect unpaid debt, hitting poor black areas the hardest

by Simon Davis-Cohen May 11, 2020May 29, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus

Black people across Illinois are dying from COVID-19 at 3.4 times the rate of the white population

by Asraa Mustufa and David Eads April 7, 2020April 7, 2020
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Nike’s Obama Center donation raises questions about corporate branding, public resources

by Curtis Black January 17, 2020January 17, 2020
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Marijuana dispensary rollout illustrates fears that social equity measures are just blowing smoke

by Josh McGhee November 22, 2019December 13, 2019
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be, Transportation

Lightfoot’s rideshare fee plan improves equity, but why not tax Uber and Lyft directly?

by Curtis Black November 12, 2019November 13, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice

An innovative strategy to reduce gun violence: beautify Chicago neighborhoods

by Brian Freskos September 18, 2019September 30, 2019
Posted inHousing, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

The real scandal behind Leon Finney’s downfall

by Curtis Black September 12, 2019January 29, 2020
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Fight for South Shore Nature Sanctuary is latest environmental justice flashpoint

by Curtis Black August 22, 2019August 22, 2019
Posted inEconomic Development, Housing

Obama Center Watch: A federal review, a push for a community benefits agreement, and a lawsuit appeal

by Josh McGhee August 2, 2019August 7, 2019

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