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Life Expectancy Between Two Chicago Neighborhoods Reveals Years of Systemic Racism- Story by Bill Meincke

Two neighborhoods, just nine miles apart, have vastly different tones. Englewood, a predominantly Black, impoverished neighborhood, and the Gold Coast, a mostly white, wealthy neighborhood, are separated not only by the towering steel skyscrapers of the Loop but also by a startling 30-year gap in life expectancy.

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📸Photo Credit: Bill Meincke

Special Report 2022 Midterms- Democrat Reelected as County Judge Overseeing Houston- Story by DJ Waller

(HARRIS COUNTY, Tex.) – Democrat Lina Hidalgo, who was the first woman and person of Latino descent to be elected as Harris County judge, has defeated Republican candidate Alexandra del Moral Mealer to retain her seat, according to local station KHOU 11 News.

“Unity prevailed over division in this election. Truth prevailed over lies, and decency prevailed over vitriol, and I’m proud of that.” Hidalgo said during a press conference following her victory.

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📸Photo Credit: Lina Hidalgo for Harris County YouTube page

Do Dogs Love? This Author Thinks They Do- Story by Sarah Ashley

(CHICAGO)—Jules Howard, a London-based science writer and zoology correspondent, tackles the canine psyche in his new book, “Wonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship with Humans” (Pegasus Books, 2022). Howard regularly contributes to The Guardian and has written several books about wildlife for both children and adults. In “Wonderdog,” he explores how dogs experience emotion, the role of playfulness in canine domestication, and why we can thank them for significant scientific discoveries.

On a recent morning, Howard took a break from his work to speak with The Click over Zoom about his findings. After overcoming a spotty internet connection—a decidedly human experience—Howard settled next to the router in one of his children’s bedrooms to dish on all things dog.

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📸 Photo Credit: Jules Howard