Chicago voters who need language help at the polls will have less of it on Election Day
A new state law that reduced the number of voting precincts means fewer bilingual ballots and election judges across six languages.
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HIV diagnoses reported in Chicago hit a new low, but that’s not the full story
According to Chicago’s Public Health Department, the number of HIV diagnoses reported in 2020 was the lowest total since 1987. But advocates say the data is also skewed.
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Kanye West’s antisemitism — not his anti-Blackness — tanked his status as a billionaire
Companies have terminated lucrative contracts with the controversial artist in recent weeks. Why has Ye paid no price for his denigration of Black people?
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Family-friendly Halloween activities in and around Chicago
This Halloween feels different from the pandemic holidays of the last two years, and some traditions are forming.
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Chicagoans step up to counteract anti-Asian hate
Anti-Asian hate crimes are surging and advocates are working to protect Chicago’s Asian American community.
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Formerly incarcerated people in Illinois would get help finding jobs if a proposed bill passes
The national unemployment rate for this population stands at about 27%. State lawmakers want to help — and say small businesses and communities would benefit, too.
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Feeding America on what we can do to help fight hunger
One in 12 Illinoisans face hunger, including one in 9 children. Feeding America and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are fighting back.
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COVID-19 continues to impact CTA, Pace
The CTA has faced ridership, reliability and safety issues. Meanwhile, Pace is set to cut 69 routes suspended due to COVID-19.
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In a pilot program, select Illinois residents may use SNAP benefits in restaurants
Only Link Card users who are elderly, homeless or are disabled qualify. In Chicago, they have five restaurants to choose from.
Psychologists work to combat racism in their field
A team of professionals in the field has created a training model to combat racism.
