Under 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. Read more
By Maya Dukmasova, Injustice Watch senior reporter
Cook County’s longest-serving chief judge is also among its most storied politicians. As he leaves office after 24 years, where does his tenure leave the courts? Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
