The problem with ‘scoreboard’ reporting on the gun violence beat August 5, 2014 By Rui Kaneya Chicago’s reporters work to bring context and accountability to the city’s crime stories
How an activist journalist’s commitment to a poor Chicago community led to a big FOIA win (UPDATED) July 31, 2014 By Rui Kaneya After a years-long fight, city agrees that records of police misconduct complaints will be public
A Chicago anti-violence program gets belated scrutiny June 9, 2014 By Rui Kaneya Why did it take nearly four years for Illinois reporters to start covering the story with gusto?