Thousands have survived one pandemic winter, only to now face another, still waiting for shelters to have spaces for them, to hear their names called for a public housing unit.
Tag: homeless shelters
Posted inNews & Politics
Hundreds test positive for COVID-19 at Chicago’s homeless shelters
The city’s response is improving, but still “not adequate.”
Posted inNews & Politics
Homeless during a pandemic
Chicagoans without shelter face the tough choice between the streets and shared air.
Posted inBlogs
Chicago police have solved less than 20 percent of the murders committed in 2017, and other news
Also, 12 museums are offering free admission for CPS students this week.
Posted inBlogs
Mayor Rahm’s antipoverty program: Cruel to be kind
Mayor Emanuel came back from Utah with an interesting approach to ending poverty—give the poor more of it!
Posted inColumns & Opinion
The dwindling ranks of Team Mr. Wolfson
The Trib got more than it bargained for with the story of a homeless substitute teacher.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Charities drowning in city water fees
Mayor Emanuel sticks it to the poor by drowning charities in new water fees.