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When COVID Came to Cook County Jail
By Bryan Smith
Photography by David Kasnic
At the peak of the pandemic, the crowded city within a city became a top hot spot. Facing cases on a mass scale, officials and doctors had to leap into action without a playbook. This is the story of how they beat back the outbreak — and how close they came to catastrophe. Read more
What Makes Willie Run?
By Kim BrooksPhotography by Nolis Anderson
Willie Wilson has taken on mayors and presidents. He’s been called a savior of the Black community and a charlatan. Now, as he embarks on another wildcard political campaign — to take down Senator Dick Durbin — allies and enemies alike are asking: Does he really think he can win? Read more
What COVID Nurses Know
By Cindy KuzmaPhotography by Jamie Parker
The firsthand stories of these front-line professionals starkly reveal the human toll of the pandemic, and the everyday heroism required to conquer it. Read more