The Reader, Lucy Parsons Labs, and MuckRock teamed up to FOIA thousands of pages of documents detailing the Chicago Police Department’s use of civil forfeiture money.
Tag: Government
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Rauner, Tribune—make a deal!
Here’s an idea: State government and the paper should swap homes.
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A Libertarian Perspective on Our Recent Election
Think the Libertarians are happy with the election results? Think again.
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Free Help Applying for U.S. Citizenship
The Logan Square Neighborhood Association is offering free assistance to people applying for U.S. citizenship.
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864 calls for help, fewer than 300 right answers
Is the Bush administration’s incompetence a bug, or a feature?
Posted inNews & Politics
Straight to the Top
Some determined Chicago-area veterans stalk the halls of Congress searching for a sympathetic ear.
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Instant Prisoner
Since 9/11, there’s no such thing as a routine visit to the INS.
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Surprise! You’re a Donor
The Mexican consulate puts a tricky new spin on the concept of fund-raising.