This investigation was co-produced by @raceandequityproject.org, @blockclubchi.bsky.social, Cicero Independiente, @invisible.institute, @southsideweekly.bsky.social and @thetriibe.com

🏆BEST REPORTING ON RACE AND DIVERSITY (small print/online)
🏆BEST BUSINESS REPORTING (small print/online)
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🏆BEST REPORTING ON CRIME AND JUSTICE (small print/online)
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A big congratulations to investigative reporters Emeline Posner and @tatiwm.bsky.social, apprentices Khadija Ahmed and @maiamcdonald.me, and our reporting partners at @blockclubchi.bsky.social, @mindsitenews.bsky.social, and @wbez.org.

The stops have disproportionately targeted people of color and have rarely led to the recovery of drugs or guns, according to state data. Read the full story: chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...

These drivers also comprise the majority of stops Chicago police officers have made in recent years. After making about 86,000 stops in 2015, CPD has since reported an average of more than 400,000 each year by counting the state-mandated “blue cards” officers fill out to memorialize the encounters.

Who is most affected? What happens after force is used? And how often do officials call it justified? Read our latest reporting to find out how our data answers these questions. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...

We're nominated for Best Reporting on Race and Diversity & Best Business Reporting (small and medium), and Best Reporting on Race and Diversity & Best Reporting on Crime and Justice (small and medium). Congrats to our reporters, collaborators, and the other finalists! Stay tuned for May 9!

📌 Next is “A West Side Story: How to Traumatize a Neighborhood” – by Josh McGhee of @mindsitenews.bsky.social, Emeline Posner of the Investigative Project on Race and Equity, and Matt Kiefer, formerly of @wbez.org. www.raceandequityproject.org/blog/expert-...