Chicago
Cities and States Are Realizing COVID is Back. It Never Really Left.
An increase in infection rates across the country have led to grave announcements of possible restrictions to come.
Chef Diana Dávila Made Free Food for Families in Response to COVID-19
The Mi Tocaya Antojería chef explains how a neighborhood partnership reminded her and her staff what it means to be part of a community.
Teachers Are Making Their Own Gravestones and Coffins to Protest Going Back to School
“Children cannot focus on schoolwork if their family members or teachers are in the hospital or dying,” said one kindergarten teacher.
‘It’s a War Out Here’: More Than a Dozen People Were Shot at a Funeral in Chicago
The funeral itself was reportedly for another shooting victim.
Dehd's New Album Will Make You Miss Going to Shows
'Flower of Devotion' is bursting with life and tangible energy on record, but it’s the kind of music that’s best experienced live.
Concerts Are Canceled, So Musicians Are Heading Back to Risky Day Jobs
Artists who lost touring income are returning to their service industry jobs amid rising coronavirus cases. "Everybody is scared," one told VICE.
Wall Street Is Making Millions Off Police Brutality
So-called “police-brutality bonds” are a transfer of wealth from Main Street to Wall Street.
These Cops Took a Nap in a Congressman's Office While Looting Raged Outside
“These officers were lounging in a congressman’s office having a little hangout for themselves while small businesses on the South Side were looted and burned,” said Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
When It's Not Busy Disappearing Protesters, Chicago Is Advertising for Uber
In the middle of an uprising, Chicago hopes you’ll choose Uber for your transportation needs.
Chicago Police Are Investigating an Officer Accused of Being a Proud Boy
Reached by VICE News, the police officer said he was posting in the Telegram group "Fuck Antifa" to "get people on the left and the right together."
Just Cancel Lollapalooza Already
There's no way the Chicago-based festival, which hosted 400,000 people last year, can safely happen in 2020. Organizers need to call it off.
What to Do if You Can't Pay Rent Because of Coronavirus
A step-by-step guide for dealing with your landlord during the worst economic catastrophe in living memory.