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Shamiya Adams lies in rest at a wake at Living Word Christian Center.
Posted inNews & Politics

In Chicago’s war zones, the tragedy extends beyond the kids who die

by Steve Bogira August 20, 2014August 18, 2021

In Chicago’s war zones, the tragedy extends beyond the kids who die.

Posted inBlogs

How a story about the horrors of housing projects became part of a horror movie

by Steve Bogira March 14, 2014March 16, 2022

On the parallels between a 1987 Reader article and the movie Candyman.

Jonathan Watkins and his daughter, Jonylah
Posted inNews & Politics

Was Jonylah Watkins the victim of segregation-related violence?

by Steve Bogira March 20, 2013August 19, 2021

A baby is fatally shot in Woodlawn. Police blame gangs—but are they the real culprit?

Posted inBlogs

Racial integration is possible in Chicago

by Steve Bogira November 22, 2012August 19, 2021

In a city with a sordid history of segregation, there are beacons of light and reasons to be thankful

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Keeping the Faith

by Frederick H. Lowe May 11, 2000August 19, 2021

Saint Malachy’s never gave up on the west side.

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