Brenda Ruiz
Stories by Brenda Ruiz
Can police misconduct be stopped before it starts?
Police misconduct is an expensive problem for Chicago to have, with tens of millions of dollars being paid out annually to resolve lawsuits.
‘Fossil Wonderland’ moves to Chicago’s Washington Park
The 6,000-square-foot space features “mummified” and replica dinosaur bones and great learning opportunities for the dino-curious.
Consumers could feel the pinch soon from Illinois utility spending
Researchers warn gas bills could soar in the next decade if state officials don’t change course.
Chicago lawyers group wants to limit solitary confinement use in Illinois
A new report says that the state’s continued practice of solitary confinement violates international human rights.
Mayor Johnson’s plan to spend COVID-19 Relief funds
The city has hundreds of millions of dollars to spend by the end of 2026 — or it’s down the drain.
Inside the challenges plaguing the CTA
Unresolved issues with the CTA, some of which started during the pandemic, are coming to a head on the Johnson administration’s watch.
Foxtrot, Dom’s Kitchen & Market close suddenly, leaving workers and shoppers confused
The move comes five months after the two Chicago-based companies merged. Parent company Outfox Hospitality appears headed toward bankruptcy.
America’s top librarian says ‘we’re fighting for our lives’
Librarians want you to know their space, and their books, are there for everyone.
Thousands of Black women sue over hair relaxers linked to cancer
Studies show that women who regularly used the products had a higher risk of developing some cancers. The industry says they’re safe.