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by Ben Joravsky on January 15, 2021 at 1:00PM

Escalating violence and lack of police response put the city’s homeless even more at risk 4

A string of fires and stabbings have many advocates worried, and challenges in reporting and investigating these crimes leave little hope for justice.

By Adam M. Rhodes on January 15, 2021 at 6:00AM

A memorial to Alejandro Morales 2

His death doesn’t just leave a hole in Chicago’s DIY music scene—it’s a loss to community activists, to affordable housing advocates, and to countless friendships.

By Steve Krakow on January 14, 2021 at 2:15PM

Zoo Motel and The Journey take us away from it all 11

Links Hall and Chicago Shakespeare host two virtual interactive shows on isolation and connection.

By Kerry Reid on January 14, 2021 at 1:50PM

Eviction court judge slams moratorium as ‘utter idiocy.’ It’s not on the record. 3

Cook County let eviction court go unrecorded for six months.

By Maya Dukmasova on January 14, 2021 at 11:45AM