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Student Voices: “Echoes of Glory” exhibit honors Haiti’s World Cup Legacy

As Haiti proceeds through the FIFA World Cup 2026, a limited-time exhibition in Uptown celebrates the players, artists and community leaders who have shaped the nation’s soccer legacy. “Echoes of Glory: 1974 / 2026,” presented by the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC), opened on June 11 with an art showcase and panel discussion exploring [] The post Student Voices: “Echoes of Glory” exhibit honors Haiti’s World Cup Legacy appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

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Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap”

In Illinois, more than 3.3 million people live with an arrest or a conviction on their record. A legal justice record of any kind can prevent an individual from accessing housing, employment and services—barriers collectively termed the “second chance gap.” The consequences are lost opportunities and 4.7 billion in lost earnings across the state, according [] The post Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap” appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

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Cook County Tried to Rid People of Medical Debt, but, for Many, Help Comes Too Late

COOK COUNTY — The day before Christmas eve in 2023, Andrew Ciaccio was up all night trying to soothe his stomach pains. When he woke, he could barely sit up. Something was wrong. “It was pretty intense,” he recalled. “I was vomiting and really sweating and really feverish and just really in rough shape. [I] [] The post Cook County Tried to Rid People of Medical Debt, but, for Many, Help Comes Too Late appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

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How a play written in prison became an award-winning exploration of violence in Chicago

Written inside Dixon Correctional Center, The Story of Violence is one of more than 15 original works created by a dozen men who were part of the Dixon Performing Arts program. A play written by men incarcerated in an Illinois prison won a regional Public Media Journalists Association Award for Audience Engagement this week. The [] The post How a play written in prison became an award-winning exploration of violence in Chicago appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

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Can Chicago’s bio-labs solve a growing meat divide?

For Chicago residents who live in food deserts, the future of access to fresh, affordable meat has become increasingly uncertain. Could meat grown in a lab help expand access in Chicago’s food deserts? Surging grocery prices—which noticeably spiked during the pandemic—continue to trend upwards in 2026. Since 2019, the average cost of food items in [] The post Can Chicago’s bio-labs solve a growing meat divide? appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

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Illinois ended cash bail. Who gets held before trial in 2026?

Three years ago, Illinois passed the Pretrial Fairness Act. TCR examines how the law has reshaped pretrial detention in Cook County and where racial and economic disparities persist, particularly among people charged with gun possession. Illinois eliminated cash bail in 2023 through the Pretrial Fairness Act—a policy that was championed by advocates who pointed to [] The post Illinois ended cash bail. Who gets held before trial in 2026? appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

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The Chicago Reporter celebrates justice-centered storytelling at Justice Photojournalism Showcase

The Chicago Reporter brought together journalists, advocates, community leaders and supporters on May 14 for its inaugural Justice Photojournalism Showcase. The evening was dedicated to honoring the power of visual storytelling through community-centered journalism in Chicago. Hosted by Emmy-nominated Chicago journalist Nate Rodgers, the event highlighted photography’s ability to document justice and history, and inspire [] The post The Chicago Reporter celebrates justice-centered storytelling at Justice Photojournalism Showcase appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

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TCR’s guide to Chicago’s November school board elections 

Chicago is holding its first full Board of Education election, with all 21 seats on the ballot as the city moves toward a fully elected system. Chicago had its inaugural school board election in 2024 and is set to have its second election November 3, but this one will look slightly different than the last. [] The post TCR’s guide to Chicago’s November school board elections appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

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