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The Strokes Concert a Boon to Collins’ Campaign Finances
Benefit concert at UIC raised Kina Collins' campaign war chest in the 7th District House race, but opponent said it may violate campaign rules. Benefit concert at UIC raised Kina Collins' campaign war chest in the 7th District House race, but opponent said it may violate campaign rules. Cook County State’s Attorney Race: 2 Top Candidates Emerge
Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill Burke are headed for a showdown for the Democratic nomination. Bob Fioretti is unopposed as a Republican. Democratic Candidate Bios: Cook County State’s Attorney Race
Breakdown of the leading candidates to replace Kim Foxx as the Cook County State's Attorney. The primary is March 19. Analysis: 7th District U.S. House of Representatives Race
Where do the top three candidates stand on key issues? Who has raised the most money heading into the March 19 Illinois Primary? Find out ... Candidate Bios: 7th District U.S. House of Representatives
Capsules of the leading candidates in the race to unseat longtime incumbent Danny Davis for the 7th District house seat. Where do they stand on the issues? Candidate Bios: Trump and Biden on Verge of 2020 Rematch
Donald Trump and Joe Biden have all but locked up their nominations, setting up a rematch of the 2020 U.S. Presidential race in November. Salaries Sink the Blackhawks | Can Coby White Win MIP?
The downfall of the Chicago Blackhawks can be traced to some big contracts, data shows. And does Coby White have a shot at NBA's Most-Improved Player? Mapping Chicago: What to Do and Where to Go in the City
From open mic nights to museums to plant stores, Red Line Project web producers built maps to help guide you to interesting places around the city. Check out what they found. Chicago on the Go: Mobile Stories Around the City in February
During an unseasonably warm early February, Red Line Project reporters shot and produced stories around Chicago using only their mobile phones. Here is what they learned ... Diverse Communities Experience Health Disparities During the Pandemic
In Chicago, the need for answers and understanding of COVID-19 was dire, particularly among the city's diverse communities that were hit hardest. Experts: Chicago’s Rental Market Full of Many Complex Realities
With 54% of households in Chicago being renter-occupied, the topic of the rising rent prices is complex. The many intricacies of renting may not be apparent to most people Chicago’s Minimum Wage Workers Struggle to Afford Housing Amidst Soaring Costs
With Chicago rent costs rising in recent years, many minimum wage workers have found the cost of living to be a challenge solely relying on the earnings from their jobs. Auto Theft, Carjackings More Than Doubled on the North Side
North Side neighborhoods like Lakeview and Lincoln Park have seen a rash of carjackings in the last few years. “This is probably the first year that I felt unsafe on my street,” said one resident. Logan Square Crime Rates Continue to Increase, Data Show
Logan Square is known for its thriving cultural sense with cool and hip restaurants, bars, and music venues. Although for some, it is now garnering a reputation of concern for its own public safety. Safe Passage Provides Service, but Workers Feel Unappreciated
How effective has the Safe Passage program been in Chicago? While it has made CPS school routes safer, some Safe Passage route workers aren't making enough to even make their rent payments. Chicago’s Migrant Crisis Intensifies as Tent Cities Emerge
Since August of 2022, Chicago has been sent more than 24,000 asylum seekers, primarily Venezuelans fleeing political and economic turmoil. Grassroots efforts from nonprofits are trying to help the transition. A Cry for Better Housing: Protesters Challenge Chicago’s Tent Cities
As temperatures fall and Chicago officials struggle to house asylum-seeking migrants, safety concerns rise over providing hundreds of asylum-seekers sleeping outside police districts with safe and warm housing.
Hyde Park Small Businesses Struggle to Stay Afloat
Hyde Park’s small, local business owners face many challenges from trying to gain more traction, to keeping businesses running during times of uncertainty and preventing the business from closing.
Young Musicians Are Thriving in The Chicago DIY Scene
Chicago's DIY music scene generally refers to smaller artists who are doing it all themselves -- playing in spaces that aren't your typical venues. The scene thrives in Chicago but has its challenges, bands say.
Data: CTA Ridership Struggling to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Chicago Transit Authority ridership on both bus and rail plummeted at the start of COVID-19 and has struggled to recover to its pre-pandemic numbers, an analysis of CTA data shows. 
