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Steps Illinois lawmakers could take to reform the state’s tax sale laws

Efforts in other states offer road maps for improving outcomes for homeowners and addressing the harms of tax foreclosure.

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How journalists escalate FOIA requests when agencies refuse to release records

What journalists can do when agencies block records and how to keep investigations moving without waiting months — or years — for a response.

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When ICE won’t respond, local records help expose immigration enforcement

Use these FOIA strategies for immigration enforcement reporting.

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Examples: How journalists use history to reframe stories on racial inequities

The Investigative Project on Race and Equity’s recent training on Investigating History for Reparative Storytelling gave journalists practical tools for weaving historical context into their reporting and highlighted real-world case studies where reporters applied these methods. Here are just a few.

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Where to find archives for reporting on systemic racism

This article highlights several archival resources, from citywide portals to community collections, that can help journalists uncover systemic racism and add historical depth to their reporting.

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