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The Chicago Defender, legendary black newspaper, prints last copy
For generations of black Americans, The Defender, influential and tough, was a force: “You knew it didn’t happen if it wasn’t in The Defender.”
Read the full story on The New York Times.
For black representation, police hiring spree an opportunity that came and went
Compared to three years ago, the Chicago Police Department looks less like the communities hit hardest by gun violence.
Read the full story on NPR.
Humboldt Park alligator: Search underway for reptile spotted in Chicago lagoon
Authorities were attempting to rescue a possible alligator in the Humboldt Park lagoon.
Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.
Love scooters or hate ‘em? Chicago officials want to know
How will e-scooters fit into Chicago’s broader mobility plans?
Read the full story on Curbed Chicago.
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