Study finds race gap in breast cancer deaths

Mar. 22, 2012
African-American women with breast cancer in Chicago are more likely to die of their disease than white women.Now a new study by Chicago researchers finds that the disparity is a widespread problem in major cities.

Study shows disparity in Illinois prison sentencing

Jan. 31, 2011
A new report finds that African Americans in Illinois are five times more likely than whites to be sent to prison for low-level drug offenses.