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Chicago falls behind federal guidelines for replacing lead pipes
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Chicago falls behind federal guidelines for replacing lead pipes

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Children born today will be middle-aged by the time Chicago finishes replacing all of its lead service lines, according to the city’s replacement plan.See the Story
A message from TCR's team: The Chicago Reporter Launches Inaugural Internship Program - The Chicago Reporter
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A message from TCR's team: The Chicago Reporter Launches Inaugural Internship Program - The Chicago Reporter

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Sara Cooper, a graduate student at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, joined TCR’s newsroom team in June. Her investigative reporting will enhance TCR’s coverage of environmental justice and climate issues, as well as legal justice reform. This June, The Chicago Reporter introduced a new college credit practicum to train early-career journalists to investigate community […] The post A message from TCR’s team: The Chicago Repo…Read Article
Wasted Waters: How Southern Illinois Is Coping with Decades of Sewage Flooding… and Why It Still Isn’t Solved. - The Chicago Reporter
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Wasted Waters: How Southern Illinois Is Coping with Decades of Sewage Flooding… and Why It Still Isn’t Solved. - The Chicago Reporter

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Five dozen communities in Southern Illinois account for a third of the reported sanitary sewer overflows in the state in the last decade. But with low revenues, population declines, and bureaucratic delays, solutions are hard to come by. Meanwhile, residents face property damage flooded yards and basements and governments that still haven’t fixed the problem. […] The post Wasted Waters: How Southern Illinois is Coping with Decades of Sewage Floo…See the Story

When Seniors Face Expensive Home Repairs, the Solutions Can be a Lifeline…Or Leave Their Families an Inheritance of Debt - The Chicago Reporter

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This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project. CHICAGO — LaShon Minter Williams is waiting for a letter that could arrive any day now — one that may force her to leave the home her family has owned for generations.  She can’t afford to pay off the mortgage on the West Side home […] The post When Seniors Face Expensive Home Repairs, the Solutions Can be a Lifeline…Or Leave Their Families an Inheritance of Debt appeared first…Senior Citizens · ChicagoSee the Story

TCR’s guide to small claims court  - The Chicago Reporter

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New “Justice for Debtor” bill to enable more Illinoisans to participate in small claims court by eliminating appearance fees for defendants, and more.  Every year, around 8,000 cases are filed before the Illinois Court of Claims, according to data from the Illinois Secretary of State. Small claims court handles civil disputes about claims of $10,000 […] The post TCR’s guide to small claims court  appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.Chicago, IL · ChicagoRead Article

Staten Island Events Planned to Mark Juneteenth

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Island will join thousands of communities nationwide in marking Juneteenth, a day of observance that marks the moment in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas received word that they had been freed.JuneteenthSee the Story

As No-Fault Eviction Bill Fails Again in CT, Tenants Say Situation Is Dire

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In Connecticut, landlords must legally have “just cause” in order to evict a tenant who is either over 62 years old or has a disability. That includes not paying rent, not abiding by the rental contract, engaging in certain illegal activities or putting other tenants’ health or safety at risk. For years, tenants and their advocates have been urging lawmakers to extend those protections to all renters in the state. The proposal has now failed thr…Housing · ChicagoSee the Story

Property Taxes in Cook County: A TCR Guide  - The Chicago Reporter

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As property taxes continue to rise, Illinois officials consider bills that could offer some relief to homeowners In Cook County, the last complete tax cycle marked the 30th straight year property taxes have increased, according to the latest annual tax analysis by the Cook County Treasurer.  Image: Cook County Treasurer’s Office With reassessments in the […] The post Property Taxes in Cook County: A TCR Guide  appeared first on The Chicago Repor…Property · ChicagoSee the Story

New uniforms, same abuses: Accounts of a tactical team shakedown in an Illinois prison  - The Chicago Reporter

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Tactical teams in Illinois prisons are reportedly using abusive practices a decade after “Orange Crush” case Content warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence and abuse inside prisons.  Kool-Aid, syrup and peanut butter dumped on clothing and bedding. Wires ripped from electronic razors. Threats and instructions shouted by baton-wielding officers whose identities are concealed […] The post New uniforms, same abuses: Accounts …Chicago, IL · ChicagoRead Article

Words from our Publisher: Clergy Juggle Faith, Politics, and PTSD - The Chicago Reporter

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Let’s be real—being a pastor these days is a lot more than preaching and potlucks. Thecountry’s so politically on edge that some folks in the pews are showing signs that lookan awful lot like PTSD. You’ve got families losing sleep over the news, people flinchingat every policy update, and even the most faithful wondering if […] The post Words from our Publisher: Clergy Juggle Faith, Politics, and PTSD appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.Chicago, IL · ChicagoRead Article

Feature: Grads Walk the Stage in Lavender - The Chicago Reporter

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You could feel excitement in the air, people’s faces flush with thrill and the chatter of voices ever present, as they filed into the conference room on the ground floor of Harold Washington College. Pastel shades filled the space, from the table runners to the decorations, as a hushed murmur led to the start of […] The post Feature: Grads Walk the Stage in Lavender appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.Chicago, IL · ChicagoRead Article

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