In Chicago’s war zones, the tragedy extends beyond the kids who die.
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How a story about the horrors of housing projects became part of a horror movie
On the parallels between a 1987 Reader article and the movie Candyman.
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Was Jonylah Watkins the victim of segregation-related violence?
A baby is fatally shot in Woodlawn. Police blame gangs—but are they the real culprit?
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Racial integration is possible in Chicago
In a city with a sordid history of segregation, there are beacons of light and reasons to be thankful