By Dom Jasinauskas and Myra Leon While a stern shelter-in-place order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved Chicagoans indoors during the global pandemic, it hasn’t exactly put a halt to crime, an analysis of Chicago and FBI crime data shows. The shelter-in-place order, which took effect on March 21 and hasContinue reading “Chicago Crime During Pandemic”
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Chicago Braces For Harsh Winters
By Myra Leon Although this winter is reported to be one of the warmest, Chicago has seen harsh winters with record breaking temperatures. In Jan. 2019, the coldest temperature in Chicago in 34 years of 23 degrees below zero was recorded. To combat these extreme temperatures and help its residents, the City of Chicago hasContinue reading “Chicago Braces For Harsh Winters”
Chicago Cubs Attendance In 2008 vs. 2016
By Myra Leon Despite the Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 World Series, attendance in 2008 was higher by more than 67,780. Prior to 2016, the Cubs came close in ending the longest World Series drought in Major League Baseball in 2008 after winning back-to-back division titles. With key players in their roster such as CarlosContinue reading “Chicago Cubs Attendance In 2008 vs. 2016”
Myra Leon Data Journalism 