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Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Social justice movement should focus on passing Fair Tax Amendment this November

By Curtis Black | July 23, 2020

The latest Springfield scandal shouldn’t stop the drive for a graduated income tax to fund programs that promote equity and opportunity as Illinois contends with unprecedented crises and growing income inequality.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Emergency housing relief proposed in Illinois to stave off mass evictions, foreclosures

By Curtis Black | May 19, 2020

To make rent cancellation work, legislators want to maximize a fund for landlords to recoup lost rental income while waiting for federal action.

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ROUNDUP: Chicago and Illinois brace for mounting COVID-19 deaths, adjust to new normal

By Asraa Mustufa | April 3, 2020

Here’s everything you might have missed in week three of the pandemic as conditions remain dire on numerous fronts while promised federal aid may offer some relief.

Government and Politics

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

By Josh McGhee | November 22, 2019

As legalization looms, Chicago’s Black Caucus voices concerns that the emerging recreational pot industry is rigged for white operators.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Chicago should implement right to counsel in eviction court like New York and San Francisco

By Curtis Black | September 6, 2019

Most tenants don’t understand their rights, whether they have a legal defense in an eviction case, and whether they can get a better deal in a settlement.

Criminal Justice

Lawsuit: Chicago cops pointed guns at children during illegal raids

By Josh McGhee and Adam Mahoney | July 19, 2019

Inspector General Joe Ferguson is launching an investigation on how police execute search warrants, specifically in raids where children are present at the residence.

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After Goodwill controversy, spotlight on subminimum wage

By Curtis Black | July 18, 2019

Many workers in Illinois classified as having mild or moderate disabilities currently make less than $1 an hour, advocates say.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Four prison reform initiatives to watch on Re-entry Day in Illinois

By Curtis Black | July 3, 2019

Lawmakers and advocates are pushing to limit solitary confinement and improve the health care, political representation and voting rights of state prisoners.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Lightfoot administration waffles on ending driver’s license suspensions

By Curtis Black | June 19, 2019

Ticket fine reform is coming to Chicago, but one key measure requires state legislation.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Lori Lightfoot blasts One Central’s Springfield surprise

By Curtis Black | June 7, 2019

Chicago’s new mayor criticized developer Bob Dunn for slipping authorization for $5 billion into the state capital budget for a giant new transit hub next to Soldier Field.

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