Chicago Reporter celebrates National Poetry Month by talking with writers from Chicago whose lives have been greatly impacted ...

Chicago Palestine Film Festival, which is currently celebrating its 24th anniversary, gives audiences an opportunity to ...

In an era when political polarization has reached historic heights and misinformation spreads at unprecedented speeds, a ...

While substance use remains a public health concern in Chicago, opioid and drug-related deaths and overdose EMS calls appear ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X In a sweeping move that signals an unprecedented intervention in higher education, the Trump ...

While substance use remains a public health concern in Chicago, opioid and drug-related deaths and overdose EMS calls appear to be declining, according to a recent Chicago Department of Public Health ...

In a remarkable display of endurance and conviction, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker concluded a 25-hour, 4-minute filibuster on April 1, 2025, breaking the long-standing record set by segregationist Sen.

Chicago becomes official with its first city charter. The Chicago Teachers Federation (CTF) is formed to advocate on behalf of teachers. It would become the Chicago Teachers Union 40 years later.

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Founded on the heels of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, The Chicago Reporter confronts racial and economic inequality, using the power of investigative journalism. Our mission is national but ...