By: Noelle Sanzeri and Gianni Hrobowski UIC student Mary Ellen Kandu was faced with some difficult decisions when she became pregnant in 2017. At 18 years-old, she wasn’t sure she was prepared for what lay ahead. “Being a teen mom wasn’t something I was ready to do and I didn’t have the resources to supportContinue reading “Teen Pregnancy Rates in Chicago Over the Past Decade”
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Coronavirus Tips and Tricks
The coronavirus is cause a panic across the globe. In the U.S. specifically, the virus has spread like wildfire. Everything is being shut down including schools and restaurants. Go to any grocery store and all the toilet paper and paper towels are gone. All flu medicine is gone. Streets are empty as almost all jobsContinue reading “Coronavirus Tips and Tricks”
Food Deserts are Disproportionately on Chicago’s South Side
While it is no secret that Chicago suffers from food deserts, most people do not know exactly where they are. Data from the City of Chicago Data Portal shows that the South Side is suffering the most from these food deserts. Below is a map of with pinpoints showing different grocery store locations: Neighborhoods suchContinue reading “Food Deserts are Disproportionately on Chicago’s South Side”
Noelle Sanzeri Data Journalism 