
The Effects of Unemployment and Poverty on Violence in Chicago
A project on the violence in Chicago

The Complex Relationship Between Chicago’s Police Department and Residents of the City’s Most Violent Neighborhoods
“…in other words, trust and effectiveness in combating violent crime are inextricably intertwined.”

How Family Affects Gang Members in Chicago
I might be the [one] to get my family out of the ghetto, Malik remembers thinking.

How Are Christians Responding to Violence in Chicago?
Stories of hope amidst violence and chaos.

A Flower Can Bloom: How Women in Chicago are Overcoming the Restraints of Violence
“A flower can bloom in this place you guys call the murder capital.”

Street Beats: How Chicago Hip-Hop Mimics and Molds Chicago Culture
A glimpse into the culture of underground hip-hop in the birthplace of drill.

A Day in the Life of a Chicago Public School Student
A look at the multi-faceted challenges a CPS student faces in learning.