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Around 100 people gather at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St., to protest the release of former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke.

‘We knew it was going to happen’: Downtown protesters express disappointment, frustration over ex-police officer’s release from prison

By Olivia Cohen, News Editor
February 4, 2022
After 2020 cancellation, Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Chicago this weekend

After 2020 cancellation, Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Chicago this weekend

By Sofia Felino, Co-Director of Photography
September 9, 2021
Invisible Institute’s database makes police department records accessible to citizens

Invisible Institute’s database makes police department records accessible to citizens

By Isaiah Colbert, Echo Magazine
June 10, 2021
The Chicago Department of Public Health plans on initiating several events and programs meant to incentivize young people to get vaccinated, including a series of monthly music events and vaccine exemptions for Chicago businesses.

Chicago health commissioner takes vaccination outreach directly to young people

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
May 19, 2021
Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder on Tuesday, April 20 and while a small group of demonstrators gathered in downtown Chicago, the city remained fairly quiet following the verdict.

BREAKING: Guilty Chauvin verdict brings relief, but with calls for more police accountability

By Zachary Clingenpeel, Photojournalist
April 20, 2021
On his 30th day of hunger striking, Oscar Sanchez led the march in Logan Square against General Iron chanting “no justice, no peace.”

South Side hunger strikers tell their story: ‘A fight for the right of every Chicagoan to breathe clean air’

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
March 12, 2021
Protesters take to Chicago streets after disappointing news in Breonna Taylor case

Protesters take to Chicago streets after disappointing news in Breonna Taylor case

By Isaiah Colbert, Zachary Clingenpeel, K'Von Jackson, Mengshin Lin, Kaylie Slack, Mari Devereaux, and Kendall Polidori
September 24, 2020
Campus closed following night of looting and violence downtown

Campus closed following night of looting and violence downtown

By Mari Devereaux and Paige Barnes
August 10, 2020
A group of protesters destroy a police vehicle, slashing its tires and jumping on the dash to shatter the glass.

Columbia buildings damaged, thousands march downtown for George Floyd protests

By Paige Barnes, Audience Engagement Editor
May 31, 2020
Political pandemic: scope of local and national politics altered due to coronavirus

Political pandemic: scope of local and national politics altered due to coronavirus

By Lauren Leazenby, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2020
(From left) Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announce a stay-at-home order asking Illinois residents to stay at home except for essential travel, such as to grocery stores or for medical assistance.

‘This is the new normal’: Stay-at-home order given, officials urge people to stay calm

By Blaise Mesa, Executive Producer
March 20, 2020
A voter at Su Nueva Chicago Laundromat in West Lawn casts a ballot in the Tuesday, March 17 Illinois primary.

Joe Biden wins Illinois primary; some Illinoisans go to polls despite coronavirus fears

By Alexandra Yetter, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2020
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