Sara Cooper, a graduate student at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, joined TCR’s newsroom team in June. Her investigative reporting will enhance TCR’s coverage of environmental ...

At its current pace, the city’s project to replace lead water lines in Chicago’s Southside neighborhoods could take two centuries. Researchers at Northwestern University and community activists are ...

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

This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project. CHICAGO — LaShon Minter Williams is waiting for a letter that could arrive any day now — one that may force her to leave the home ...

This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project. CHICAGO — LaShon Minter Williams is waiting for a letter that could arrive any day now — one that may force her to leave the home ...

An Ill. bill passed in May aims to support survivors of domestic violence by preventing the collection of coerced debt Content warning: This story contains references to domestic violence and physical ...

New “Justice for Debtor” bill to enable more Illinoisans to participate in small claims court by eliminating appearance fees for defendants, and more. Every year, around 8,000 cases are filed before ...

From Bronzeville to The Burbs: Juneteenth Chicagoland’s Intersection of Celebration and Calls for Justice The mid-June sunshine reveals Bronzeville streets filled with drumbeats and laughter while ...

As property taxes continue to rise, Illinois officials consider bills that could offer some relief to homeowners In Cook County, the last complete tax cycle marked the 30th straight year property ...

As property taxes continue to rise, Illinois officials consider bills that could offer some relief to homeowners In Cook County, the last complete tax cycle marked the 30th straight year property ...

Having an eviction record can lead to housing and loan applications being denied, and make applicants ineligible for affordable housing programs. In Illinois, landlords sometimes name minors in ...