Researchers at the University of Chicago found that for every 1 percent increase in eviction rate in a given census tract, ...

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Gun violence is the most important challenge facing the city of Chicago. Unfortunately, Chicago—like many U.S. cities—is facing severe budget challenges as a result of continuing downtown struggles on ...

A new University of Chicago study shows a link between evictions and gun violence. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that every 1% increase in eviction rate in a particular census tract ...