Chicago
Chicago officials deny antiquated fire code caused woman’s death
By Christopher Davion and Kristina Betinis, January 18, 2012
A 32-year old woman died last week when the apartment building elevator delivered her into a blaze on the 12th floor.
Proposed Chicago anti-protest laws to be permanent
By Alexander Fangmann, January 9, 2012
Democratic Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel claimed that he “misspoke” when he previously said that authoritarian ordinances to be enacted for the NATO and G-8 protests would be “temporary” and “one-time only.”
North Chicago police beating death sparks public outcry
By Shane Feratu and Scott Martin, December 20, 2011
The beating death of Darrin Hanna in a Chicago suburb last month has sparked protests against mounting police brutality in the city.
Chicago regional rail passengers to be hit with sharp fare hikes
By Scott Martin, November 9, 2011
Chicago regional rail provider Metra has announced an average 25 percent price hike for riders, beginning in February 2012.
Chicago police arrest over 130 occupy protesters
By our reporting team, October 24, 2011
The mass arrests, carried out under the direction of the administration of Democratic Party Mayor Rahm Emanuel, represent a significant escalation of attempts by the state to disperse or intimidate protesters.
Chicago: As anti-Wall Street protests grow more than 175 arrested at Grant Park
By our reporters, October 17, 2011
Occupy Chicago drew more than 2,000 supporters Saturday night as protesters joined in a global day of action spawned by the “Occupy” movement. This was the largest mobilization to date in Chicago after more than three weeks of protests.
Support builds for Occupy Chicago protest
By our reporter, October 15, 2011
The Occupy Chicago protest has been taking place on the corner of Jackson and Van Buran St., across the street from both the Federal Reserve and the Chicago Board of Trade, with a police presence outside both buildings and wooden barricades now lining the former.
Chicago Ford workers vote down UAW sellout
By Shannon Jones, October 14, 2011
Workers at Ford’s Chicago assembly plant overwhelmingly voted down the sellout contract negotiated by the UAW, the latest group of workers to reject the agreement.
“People are tired of this … they’re getting to the breaking point”
Chicago auto workers denounce UAW-Ford deal
By Jerry White, October 7, 2011
At the Ford assembly plant in south Chicago, workers expressed disgust with the contract signed by the United Auto Workers.
Young and Jobless in Chicago
Part 3: Budget cuts
By Andre Damon, July 6, 2011
In this video, the third in a series on youth unemployment in Chicago, youth services workers speak about the disastrous effects of budget cuts on summer employment programs and activities.
Young and jobless in Chicago
By Andre Damon, July 4, 2011
In this video, the second in a series on youth unemployment in Chicago, young people in the city speak about the lack of jobs, even for those with college degrees, and the effect of long-term unemployment on their lives.
Young and jobless in Chicago
Part 1: For students, a summer without jobs
By Andre Damon, July 1, 2011
This summer, only one in four US teenagers will hold a job, and in major cities like Chicago, the rate is far worse. In addition to job losses from the economic crisis, thousands of young people are out of work this year as a result of cuts to Chicago’s youth employment programs. For young people trying t
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