Over the last five years, male arrests in Illinois were highest among adults in their late 20s and 30s, with men 30 to 34.

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Chicago Public Library branches in lower-income areas show consistently lower circulation numbers than branches in higher-income neighborhoods.

Artists learned in February that Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed $56 billion budget keeps Illinois Arts Council funding nearly flat at $25.9 million.

Localized air monitoring helps Little Village residents better understand pollution risks that state and federal systems can overlook

Data: grocery stores in Chicago are unevenly distributed across the city. Neighborhoods on the South Side, d have significantly fewer grocery stores compared to elsewhere.

In 2024, Chicago’s migrant surge relocated thousands of asylum seekers. Since then, Chicago’s homeless population tripled and remains an issue.

Chicago rave organizations are donating proceeds to charities in need, but organizers say that rave culture needs to change.

Logan Square residents are witnessing a change, especially in a business sector that is no longer reflecting Polish culture.

Artists learned in February that Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed $56 billion budget keeps Illinois Arts Council funding nearly flat at $25.9 million.

Thousands of CHA residents lack reliable internet due to cost, outdated infrastructure and inequality. This digital divide impacts education, jobs and healthcare.

Donna Miller’s congressional bid gained and lost a key endorsement over AIPAC funding, highlighting debates about outside money in elections.

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Pilsen residents and activists have expressed concerns over the demolition of the power plant, as they contend that the plant is of historical significance to the neighborhood.

Five years after the pandemic Chinatown’s recovery continues to be a work in progress, with local businesses slowly reappearing that were once in the mix pre-pandemic.

Five years after the pandemic Chinatown’s recovery continues to be a work in progress, with local businesses slowly reappearing that were once in the mix pre-pandemic.

Sporting events are leaving a huge carbon footprint that's impacting the environment, and climate change is impacting events and athletes. What are the solutions?

Pilsen residents and activists have expressed concerns over the demolition of the power plant, as they contend that the plant is of historical significance to the neighborhood.

The South Side Community Art Center, the oldest Black art center in the country, is about to undergo an $18 million renovation and expansion project.

President Trump's executive order last spring to cut funding and resources for libraries and museums impacted many around the country, including Chicago.

UIC comm students cover news and urban issues in Chicago neighborhoods

UIC comm students cover news and urban issues in Chicago neighborhoods

UIC comm students cover news and urban issues in Chicago neighborhoods

Through education training and recognition programs for members, the Associated Collegiate Press promotes the standards and ethics of good journalism as accepted and practiced by print, broadcast and ...

This opinion-driven piece explores AI’s potential in journalism but highlights several instances where AI-generated news has contained significant errors, misinformation and lacked crucial human judgm...

CTA ridership is still at pre-pandemic lows. But bus ridership is recovering much faster than train ridership. Bus ridership also saw a slower decline during the pandemic.

homicides fell by almost 8% compared to last year, reaching its lowest point since 2019. Shootings also declined by 7%, with fewer victims than in 2023.

Powering AI takes a lot of energy and it's draining Earth's resources at an unsustainable rate. What can be done about this issue?

The essay explores the ethical concerns surrounding AI in journalism, focusing on transparency, accountability, and bias in AI-generated content and images.

In this opinion-driven research piece, Lorena Mendez explores how journalism is balancing trust and bias in using AI tools.

AI and deepfake technology have reshaped political journalism, introducing misinformation, ethical dilemmas, and public skepticism.

From AI DJs to music production to live performances, generative AI has impacted the music industry as much as any. What are the benefits and drawbacks?

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Now a decade since it launched, Chicago's speed camera program has issued over nine million tickets, generating $879 million in revenue. That’s more than three tickets for every Chicago resident.

Since 2022, Chicago has welcomed over 51,000 migrants from southern states. Those numbers have tested Chicago’s resources in unprecedented ways.

Of Chicago’s 146 CTA stations, only 104 are fully accessible, leaving 42 stations without the necessary accommodations for people with disabilities. What's being done about it?

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Cycling on Chicago streets has more than doubled in the last four years, and the average of nine cyclist deaths a year between 2020 and 2023 is 30 percent more than the previous decade's average.

Experts weigh in on ways Chicago can improve its transportation system: trains, buses and more bike lines could better connect our neighborhoods.

In a season of controversies for the Bears, among their biggest is which of the three proposals to pick for a new stadium.

Experts weigh in on ways Chicago can improve its transportation system: trains, buses and more bike lines could better connect our neighborhoods.

Cycling on Chicago streets has more than doubled in the last four years, and the average of nine cyclist deaths a year between 2020 and 2023 is 30 percent more than the previous decade's average.

Of Chicago’s 146 CTA stations, only 104 are fully accessible, leaving 42 stations without the necessary accommodations for people with disabilities. What's being done about it?

Since 2022, Chicago has welcomed over 51,000 migrants from southern states. Those numbers have tested Chicago’s resources in unprecedented ways.

UIC comm students cover news and urban issues in Chicago neighborhoods