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February 2018

On Chicago’s West Side, People Die 16 Years Earlier than Downtown
By Nissa Rhee
And it’s not just because of guns. A look at the ugly, concrete effects of racism and poverty on the health of these Chicago residents—and what it will take to give them a fighting chance. Read more
“The Streets Ain’t the Only Answer to Get What You Want”
By As Told to Nissa Rhee
DeAndre Turner, a construction trainee in West Garfield Park, explains how easy it is to get pulled into a gang—and how he got out. Read more
“It Molded What I Am, So I Know How to Avoid Danger”
By As Told to Nissa Rhee
Adesha Holloway, a high school student in West Austin, talks about growing up around violence and why she wants to start her own business. Read more
“Our Kids Can’t Reach There and They Would Never Come Here”
By As told to Nissa Rhee
Melissa Chrusfield, a mother in East Garfield Park, asks why all Chicagoans aren’t paying attention to the public health crisis on the West Side. Read more
VIDEO: Food, Jobs, and Hope at Inspiration Kitchens
Darianna Jackson of West Garfield Park shares her love of cooking and the challenges of living on the West Side. Read more
Rush Hospital Wants to Tackle the West Side “Death Gap.” Will It Work?
By Nissa Rhee
The huge health system’s goal to reduce massive health disparities in the city is unprecedented. To succeed, it needs to undo decades of racist policies and disinvestment. Read more
Budget Pick: Yvolina’s Tamales Is Not for Traditionalists
By Christian Belanger
With the owner’s atypical methods and ingredients, this Pilsen spot’s tamales offer some unique options. Read more
Six Takeaways From Nikki Haley's Talk on Trump, Russia, and More
By Christen Gall
The ambassador to the UN and former South Carolina governor discussed her boss's social media account, the advice she got from Henry Kissinger, and relations with North Korea with David Axelrod at the U. of C. Read more
South Barrington McMansions Languishing On the Market
By AJ LaTrace
With a median sale price of $880k, the suburb has a lot of big houses. Which means many of them aren't going fast. Read more
Chicago Magic Lounge Brings Back the City's 'Close-Up' Magic Tradition, In Style
By Seth Putnam
The city's first magic bar in nearly 20 years is 6,000 square feet of cocktails, sleight-of-hand, and cabaret—and getting in is a trick in itself. Read more
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