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Communities
New data shows an increase in police traffic stops across Illinois in 2023
At least four out of every five police agencies in the state reported higher rates of stopping Black and Latino drivers compared to white drivers.
By Jessica Alvarado Gamez  and Amy Qin
 
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Communities
Wheaton residents fight for a traffic signal to safely cross a dangerous road
City and state officials have approved a traffic signal near the Marian Park Apartments, but it’ll be two years before it’s installed.
By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
 
Dexter Reed police shooting still
Criminal Justice
Fatal police shooting of Dexter Reed sparks outcry to reform CPD’s use of traffic stops
By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
 
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Criminal Justice
Chicago Police traffic stops increase for the third year in a row, a new report shows
By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
 
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Environment & Public Health
More Chicagoans lacked heat in January than any month since 2019 amid historic cold
By Violet Miller , Amy Qin , and 1 more
 
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Criminal Justice
Routine traffic stops have resulted in gun charges for thousands of Chicagoans
By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
 
Chicago cyclists advocate for safer roads
Environment & Public Health
Paint is not protection: Chicago cyclists want barriers between bike lanes and roadways
By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
 
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Environment & Public Health
Chicago cyclists demand more protected bike lanes and lower speed limits
By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
 
Trish Green flooded basement
Environment & Public Health
A record number of Chicagoans reported flooded basements in July
By Amy Qin , Jessica Alvarado Gamez , and 1 more