The Man Behind the Shield
Under Larry Snelling’s watch, violent crime is down in Chicago. To understand his approach, you have to understand where he comes from — and the lessons he’s learned.
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How Chicago Is Using Lawsuits to Force Change
The city’s civil action against Glock shows how a municipal legal department can be deployed as a weapon for reform.
Chicago and Its Suburbs Unite Against ICE
The influx of federal agents in the Chicago area is aligning us more closely than ever.
The Relief Corps
Northwestern’s Steven Cohen went to Ukraine to study amputee soldiers and learn about pain.
“We See the Agents as Human Beings”
Republican Chicagoans believe the conflicts between ICE and protestors are a consequence of the city’s sanctuary policies, though some see flaws in the agents’ tactics.
The Vanishing Mayor
With Chicago now on its second consecutive weak leader, the City Council is growing in power.
The Video That Shook Chicago
Ten years ago this month, dashcam footage was released showing Laquan McDonald being shot to death by a police officer. Nothing would ever be the same again.
Scenes From the Occupation
As the feds cracked down on immigration in Chicago this fall, filmmaker Carlos Javier Ortiz’s camera was rolling. These stills and footage show a city in crisis — and a city defiant.
“We Won’t Survive If You Don’t Support Us”
ICE presence in Chicago has hurt the local economies in immigrant communities — which could in turn put a financial strain on the city at large.
Chicago Is Organizing for All
Everyday Chicagoans are proving to be the first line of defense against the federal incursion into their city.