Category: Independent Photojournalism
Heroin Addiction and Gun Violence in Chicago
In Chicago, heroin is literally oozing from the streets… Much of the gang related gun violence  is connected to the heroin market. If you think you can do heroin just one time, maybe while at a party with your friends –…
Chicago School Boycott, 8-29-2013
Approximately 250 students and parents demonstrated in front of City Hall yesterday, as part of a day-long boycott of Chicago schools. According to WGN, 93% of Chicago students attended classes during the boycott.
Dumpster Lunch With A Large Iced Coffee: Life On The Streets of Chicago
While I was on my way to the LaSalle Metra Station to catch the 407 express back to my little homogenized suburban village, I happened to notice Phil on his way to get some lunch. Phil has a route through the…
ALEC Convention Protest: Palmer House, Chicago – 2013
Around a thousand demonstrators surrounded the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in a display of protest against the American Legislative Exchange Council. The council is holding its 40th national conference deep within the dark underbelly of the Palmer House.
Teddy: Adams Street Cowboy, Chicago, 2013
In 1969 Teddy was a top boxer at the Better Boys Foundation over on 15th and Pulaski. Teddy has lived on the streets or in jail since 1978. Hey Teddy, how did you get that scar on your face? “Well,…