Cook County Tried to Rid People of Medical Debt, but, for Many, Help Comes Too Late COOK COUNTY — The day before Christmas ...

Cook County Tried to Rid People of Medical Debt, but, for Many, Help Comes Too Late COOK COUNTY — The day before Christmas ...

Founded on the heels of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, The Chicago Reporter confronts racial and economic inequality ...

Written inside Dixon Correctional Center, The Story of Violence is one of more than 15 original works created by a dozen men ...

For Chicago residents who live in food deserts, the future of access to fresh, affordable meat has become increasingly uncertain. Could meat grown in a lab help expand access in Chicago’s food deserts ...

Community Peacekeepers say reducing shootings means confronting poverty, trauma and instability in the neighborhoods most impacted by violence. Fifteen miles south of the Magnificent Mile, Roseland’s ...

As part of TCR’s Chicago Through Photos series, we’re hosting a photography contest on May 14. We invite participants to explore the theme “justice” through their camera lens. Submit a photo entry or ...

Selling magazines becomes a lifeline for Chicagoans navigating the intersecting barriers of incarceration, addiction, and housing instability. For decades, Keith Hardiman heard the same answer when he ...

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On a Wednesday in late February the sound of four-on-the-floor beats and hypnotic basslines wafted through the halls of learning. This siren song led back to room 2024, where a DJ was mixing, looping ...

Illinois legalized cannabis with equity at its core in 2020. Six years later, the results are mixed. After nearly 90 years of prohibition, Illinois became the first state to legalize the sale of ...

With one day remaining for Cook County residents to file a property tax appeal, we’ve created a guide to appeal for those who haven’t submitted their appeal yet – and for those who want to check it ...