The Obama Center Clears Its Final Hurdle And Will Break Ground This Year
Former President Barack Obama said the $500 million project will “bring opportunity and breathe new life into the community we love.”
Race, Class & Communities
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Dr. Mia Taormina Answers Your COVID-19 Questions
Each week, Reset’s infectious disease expert Dr. Mia Taormina joins us to answer your questions relating to the coronavirus and vaccines.
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Signs Urging Residents To Call The Police On Chicago’s Bucket Boys Spark Outrage
“This is not OK,” said Aurelius Raines, who removed the Streeterville signs. “This right here is just violence against Black people.”
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How President Biden Is Tackling Racial Equity And Social Justice Issues
Two Chicago organizers say they hope the Biden administration can deliver on its promises of equity, but remain cautiously optimistic.
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New Podcast ‘Through The Cracks’ Investigates Unsolved Disappearance Of 8-Year-Old Relisha Rudd
Black women and girls are overrepresented among missing persons in the U.S. Experts say their disappearances are often underreported.
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City Council Sees A Renewed Push To Protect Some Chicagoans From Water Shutoffs
If approved, the reintroduced Water-For-All ordinance would create a financial relief program for low-income households and ban water shutoffs.
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Illinois Loses Population For The 7th Year In A Row
Illinois lost almost 2% of its residents from 2010 to 2020. West Virginia was the only state to see a higher rate of population loss.
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New Book Explores Legacy Of First Black Female Investigative Journalist ‘Ida B. The Queen’
The great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells has written a new book diving deep into the legacy of the trailblazing journalist and activist.
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Biden Agenda: Inside The President’s Plans On Immigration
A path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants. A deportation moratorium. DACA reform. Can President Biden get it all done?
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Survival Economics: High Unemployment Pushes Black Chicagoans Into Informal Jobs
A new report documents how some South and West side residents sell loose cigarettes, clean houses and perform other odd jobs to earn money.
