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- Opinion: Why journalism matters more than ever
A voice from the Global South to Uptown Throughout my career spanning major media outlets such as the Daily Times of Nigeria, Nigerian Herald, Radio Nigeria and others, I have witnessed journalism’s power to transform societies, hold power accountable and amplify marginalized voices. As both a student of computing and a journalist with a global The post Opinion: Why journalism matters more than ever appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.
- Environmental racism and Chicago’s new ordinance fighting for reform
Last month, Brandon Johnson and five Alders introduced the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance, which aims to address the disproportionate environmental burdens on Chicago’s South and Southside neighborhoods. The ordinance outlines policy changes to zoning and permitting laws that could protect Chicago residents in historically underserved neighborhoods from worsening pollution. The ordinance uses findings from The post Environmental racism and Chicago’s new ordinance fighting for reform appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.
- Silent Crisis: Chicago’s Elderly Fall Victim to Fentanyl’s Deadly Grip
Lanita Ward never expected to become the face of Chicago’s growing fentanyl crisis among older adults. But on April 22, at a packed RUSH University Medical Center town hall, the 63-year-old grandmother’s voice trembled as she shared her story. “I lost my best friend of 40 years to what we thought was just regular pain The post Silent Crisis: Chicago’s Elderly Fall Victim to Fentanyl’s Deadly Grip appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.
- Free program gives Chicagoans access to substance use and recovery treatment
The University of Illinois Chicago’s free, drop-in Community Outreach Intervention Program (COIP) is using harm reduction strategies to protect the health and wellbeing of community members struggling with substance use. Harm reduction, a holistic approach to care that has also been used to address the HIV/AIDS crisis, uses social and practical components to minimize the The post Free program gives Chicagoans access to substance use and recovery treatment appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.
- The Waiting Game: Illinois Families Face Years-Long Delays for Autism Diagnoses
At nine months old, Kaylah Boyd’s son showed signs of being different. By his first birthday in July 2020, she was actively seeking an evaluation. What followed was a journey that would span years – a story that exemplifies the crisis facing thousands of Illinois families seeking autism diagnoses for their children. “After age 3, The post The Waiting Game: Illinois Families Face Years-Long Delays for Autism Diagnoses appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.
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South Side Weekly
- Trump Tries To Sell Immigrants On Self-Deportation
Like many of the claims coming from Trump and his administration, this “deal” should be approached with skepticism. The post Trump Tries To Sell Immigrants On Self-Deportation appeared first on South Side Weekly.
- Shelter at Heart of Hyde Park Debate Helps Residents Raise Children and Integrate
This story is co-published with the Hyde Park Herald. arlos and Rocío Rojas arrived in Chicago last June with their fifteen-year-old daughter, Yuliana, after a months-long journey through seven countries. Fleeing Venezuela’s collapsed economy and political repression, they often traveled long distances on foot, sometimes sleeping on the streets. After obtaining an asylum appointment and The post Shelter at Heart of Hyde Park Debate Helps Residents Raise Children and Integrate appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Investigate Midwest
- WOTUS: A narrowing EPA definition is reshaping the Clean Water Act
Debra Shankland was a kid when the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire in 1969. “I saw the dead fish, I smelled it,” the retired biologist and environmental educator told a room of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) representatives on Wednesday. Shankland was one of many speakers at the latest listening session led by the The post WOTUS: A narrowing EPA definition is reshaping the Clean Water Act appeared first on Investigate Midwest.
- Trump says he loves farmers. He’s dismantling the agency helping their communities survive.
In 2016, Tillman County, a politically deep red area in southwest Oklahoma with a population of less than 7,000 and dropping, lost its hospital. Emergency services calls skyrocketed, and health outcomes deteriorated. Trey Caldwell, the area’s Republican state representative, said his office found at least three people died after long ambulance rides. “They would have The post Trump says he loves farmers. He’s dismantling the agency helping their communities survive. appeared first on Investigate Midwest.
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Block Club Chicago
- Shooting Outside Wrigley Field Wounds 1 Man
The man was hospitalized in good condition after the Thursday night shooting.
- Beyoncé’s Soldier Field Show Thursday Delayed By Severe Weather Threat
Beyoncé's first of three concerts at Soldier Field this weekend will not start before 9 p.m. because of severe weather in the area.
- How Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm Is Keeping Its Founder’s Legacy Vibrant
Rosalyn "Roz" Owens has found a family among neighbors who volunteer every season at the beloved farm that her late husband started.