Organizing for Justice In—And Beyond—Chicago
A historic civil rights group refounds as a national organization
Local Agencies Get Failing Grade for Transparency
Dozens of city and county agencies fall short on Open Meetings Act according to a City Bureau analysis
Gang Databases Persist in Illinois, Despite Efforts to Eliminate Them
What happened to the gang database legislation that died earlier this year?
A Proper Head Count
The people convincing immigrants to take the 2020 census
Independent Political Organization Powers Up in Burke’s Ward
Members say 14th Ward Alderman Ed Burke is inept, corrupt, and out of touch
Never Can You Compensate Nobody for Their Life
The path to reparations and remembrance for Chicago’s police torture survivors
Turning Out
Organizers discuss how to get youth invested in local elections
Money, Money, Money: Thirteen Takeaways From Chicago’s Historic Election
Dollar for dollar, Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot spent less than half as much as Toni Preckwinkle to clinch her landslide victory
What is the Future of Food Policy in Chicago?
Chicago’s food justice organizations weigh in