Students joined the National School Walkout as a way to show solidarity for Stoneman Douglas while also remembering classmates and friends who were lost to gun violence.
Local School Council members met on the street outside the school Saturday to vote on a new principal as students protested.
We happened to pick up a year-old City Bureau investigation that found there is no youth-based training for police in Chicago schools. Then, something interesting happened: There was action on an issue we assumed was politically dead.
As part of our ongoing coverage of housing affordability in Englewood, our City Bureau fellowship group takes a look at strategies used in Chicago and around the country.
We stopped by two South Side high schools last week to see how voters feel about LSCs and their ability to make a change in a school community.
Worried about rising rents? We’re looking into the issue this spring at City Bureau.
An overview of Chicago Police Department directives related to our ongoing project on school resource officers.
Dr. Katherine Thompson explains the particular barriers to health care for elderly people on the South Side and how SHARE Network is trying to meet their needs.
As election day approaches, candidates at two South Side schools speak out.
This spring at City Bureau, one of our reporting teams is looking into how people can appeal their cases — in particular, how do incarcerated people file and win appeals? We’re kicking this off with this basic explainer about the appeals process.
What you need to know about the upcoming school elections and our spring reporting project.
Ora Schub and Cheryl Graves talk about the growth of Restorative Justice and the moments that matter most.
May talks about Assata’s Daughters programming, approach and how it helps young people power the movement for Black lives.
Chicago Recovery Alliance and its mobile remedy.
Cook County has more than 30 specialty courts that deal with veterans, the mentally ill and other people who are accused of nonviolent crimes. But what exactly is a specialty court?
As we look into the ways Chicago handles building contaminants, we’ve found people who have been advocating for victims of toxic pollutants for years—like Linda Reinstein.
This fall we’re working on a story about open-air demolitions and environmental issues, in collaboration with WBEZ’s Curious City. Here’s a quick explainer for those curious about their own renovation projects.
This fall we’re working on a story about open-air demolitions and environmental issues, in collaboration with WBEZ’s Curious City. Let’s start with the basics.
A new North Lawndale court aims to change punitive system.
An analysis of data and interviews with political insiders shows how momentum for strong police accountability measures was halted in City Council.