Report says Chicago history with segregation seen with housing trends

Report says Chicago history with segregation seen with housing trends
Report says Chicago history with segregation seen with housing trends

Report says Chicago history with segregation seen with housing trends

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A researcher at the University of Chicago found that African-Americans in Chicago have the longest commutes and those extra minutes can lead to more unhappiness. Housing reporter Dennis Rodkin explains how housing trends and urban planning contribute to this trend, and provide a backdrop for housing segregation in Chicago. Plus, he discusses how the extreme weather this winter affects house hunting and sales. (Photo: Flickr/touristguy87)