Special Reports

Low turnout for Obama in Chicago's black wards

Many believe Barack Obama won the presidency on a tidal wave of enthusiasm in the African-American community. But a Daily News analysis shows turnout in Chicago's majority black wards was lower than average.

2 days ago | By Geoff Dougherty

Chicago paratransit operator no stranger to complaints

Disabled riders criticize service troubles at one new Chicago paratransit company. In other states, the company has faced similar complaints. "They treat the disabled like they're cattle," says a California transit adviser.

3 months ago | By Jessica Pupovac

CTA: Our report card is secret

Last year the CTA stopped publishing quarterly reports that tracked the number of accidents, complaints, days between bus cleanings and other performance-related figures.

6 months ago | By Jessica Pupovac

Exclusive: Cops pounded boy's head into pole

Police tell witnesses to delete photos of incident

1 year ago | By Kimberly Michaelson

Exclusive: CTA plagued by self-inflicted fiscal problems

Pension holidays and incentive programs helped create budget crunch

1 year ago | By Stacy Warden

Motorist: Cop slammed me into car

Woman detained for 10 hours after traffic incident

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

A man of two lives

E2 nightclub owner had ties to drug dealer, faced lawsuits that foreshadowed fatal stampede

1 year ago | By Geoff Dougherty

A history of trouble

Cook sheriff's office hires deputies with criminal records

over 2 years ago | By Geoff Dougherty

Tribune chief's pay outpaces company performance

A disconnect between investor returns and CEO compensation at Chicago companies

over 2 years ago | By Geoff Dougherty
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