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What The Gov? aims to empower all in their understanding of Chicago and Illinois politics and government through a civic journalism lens where we answer questions, identify resources and provide a platform for community engagement.

What Are Your Stories About the Cabrini-Green Community?

Nov 5, 2021 2:00 PM

The Better Government Association is examining the impact of the city’s decision more than 20 years ago to demolish the Cabrini-Green public housing development and build a new community, and we need your help.

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BGA Community Forum: Black Youth, Carjacking And The Cook County Juvenile Justice System

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Investigation examines costly side of dead-end drug arrests

Thousands of drug possession arrests in Chicago are tossed out every year because of an unwritten rule in the courts, an investigation has found.
Dec 6, 2021 9:00 AM

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What The Gov? aims to empower all in their understanding of Chicago and Illinois politics and government through a civic journalism lens where we answer questions, identify resources and provide a platform for community engagement.

What Are Your Stories About the Cabrini-Green Community?

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What the Gov? Reimagined: What Do You Want To Know or Share About Government and Politics in Illinois and Chicago?

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BGA Community Forum: Black Youth, Carjacking And The Cook County Juvenile Justice System

Investigation examines costly side of dead-end drug arrests

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The Costly Toll of Dead-End Drug Arrests

Fewer People in Cook County Are Being Charged With Crimes. Why Are Black People Making Up a Larger Share of Defendants?

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