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Chicago’s 250 Year History of Segregation

Zachary Leiter — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:07:53 +0000

The first article in this series on financial disparities in Cook County, “Wealth Inequality and the Racial Wealth Gap,” discussed the extent of contemporary racial inequities in the County. Black and Latinx Cook County residents are more likely to be financially vulnerable than Black and Latinx individuals elsewhere in the country, and significantly less likely […]

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Woodlawn Lifer Pushes For Improvements

Kelli Duncan — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +0000

As housing prices in Woodlawn soar, longtime resident and activist Jeane Clark said she will never sell the two homes she owns on South Rhodes Avenue to anyone outside of her family. “They’re mine,” Clark said firmly, tapping her heart twice. “They’re my legacy.” One of the homes is the one she grew up in […]

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Rent moratorium creates anxiety on both sides

The Chicago Reporter — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:53:00 +0000

An official from the Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance said some renters are simply refusing to pay

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Landlord-leaning eviction courts are about to make the coronavirus housing crisis a lot worse

Katy Ramsey Mason — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:40:00 +0000

Millions of Americans may be at risk of losing their homes in coming months as eviction moratoriums expire and courts resume a process that heavily favors landlords.

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ROUNDUP: As Illinois reopens, pandemic response leaves hardest hit behind

Asraa Mustufa — Fri, 29 May 2020 16:30:00 +0000

Here’s what we’re reading as Illinois and Chicago prepare to advance into the next phase of reopening businesses and public spaces.

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