Stories by Dan Protess
Before She Was Mayor: An In-Depth Profile of Lori Lightfoot
From humble beginnings in Massillon, Ohio, to a high-powered federal prosecutor – to mayor of Chicago. Our in-depth profile of the events that shaped the life of Lori Lightfoot.
Transgender Chicagoan Reunites with Christian Cousin
WTTW captures a family reunion between two cousins. Both from central Illinois, one now calls Chicago home and identifies as “trans-feminine.” The other, an evangelical Christian, stayed downstate and has no experience with the LGBTQ community.
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Chicago Police Department Overspent Its Budget By $520.5M From 2023-2025: Data
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