Span of a (South Shore) block

Mar. 26, 2013
Marya Lucas asked what’s behind quality-of-life differences from one Chicago block to another. There’s no tip-toeing around the city’s social divisions. They’re plain to see, but the reasons aren’t and, in one place anyway, they don’t boil down to black and white.

Finding your way in Chicago's present

Aug. 3, 2012
How well did you find your way around 1956 Chicago? The clue is the railroad crossing gates visible above the bus.

Wading into Chicago's segregated past

Aug. 4, 2011
Violence is deeply rooted in Chicago’s history. Racial tensions contributed to that sad truth for years but in 1960s, it was a truth many young people could no longer swallow. They confronted hate with, of all things, non-violent demonstrations.

Bey: Architecture sketches of South Shore

May. 17, 2011
I took a photostroll recently through a section of South Shore.The neighborhood has a wealth of fine residential and pre-war commercial architecture that goes largely unsung--at least by many of those who aren't from the area.

Community banking: ShoreBank's new name and mission

Feb. 7, 2011
Over a number of decades, ShoreBank gave many in the black community the opportunity to buy a home or start a business.

Hundreds mourn fallen Chicago firefighter

Dec. 30, 2010
Hundreds of people have turned out to remember a Chicago man who served his city as a police officer before becoming a firefighter.

Investigation continues into roof collapse that killed two firefighters

Dec. 22, 2010
Two Chicago firefighters are dead after battling a blaze on the city's South Side Wednesday morning. Corey Ankum and Edward Stringer died when they entered the building to see if anyone was inside and a wall and roof collapsed.In addition to the two who died, 17 firefighters were injured.