Erick Johnson is a journalist based in Chicago, Illinois. He writes for the Chicago Crusader Newspaper and the New Pittsburgh Courier, with his work also appearing in publications such as The New York Times and NewsDakota. Erick covers a range of local news topics, including community events, politics, social issues, and criminal justice.
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By: Erick Johnson
Body worn camera screen shot showing the moments before Dexter Reed was shot by Chicago Police who fired upon him 96 times in 41 seconds.
By: Erick Johnson
The prosecutor in the Dashonn Maggette case on Monday, April 8, told a Cook County judge that a sealed ballistics test report years ago was never entered as
It’s been nearly a year since Mae Ya Carter Ryan made her mom proud, graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.
By: Erick Johnson
Mae Ya Carter Ryan, the Chicago prodigy who has wowed audiences with her smooth contralto vocals, finally received her degree from the Berklee College of Music, nearly one year after she graduated from the prestigious Boston school.
By: Erick Johnson
The Chicago police officers who fired 96 shots that killed Dexter Reed had a total of 41 complaints on their records, many of which included traffic stops that civilians believe were unwarranted, according to several recent reports.
By: Erick Johnson
The Chicago Bears on Wednesday, April 24, unveiled plans for a new $4.6 billion domed football stadium on Chicago’s lakefront. It will replace the historic
By: Erick Johnson
For the past year, Mayor Brandon Johnson has urged the City Council to side with him on at least four proposals that impact the city’s migrant population. The latest proposal to spend $70 million to address the migrant crisis was approved by the City Council 30 to 18.
By: Erick Johnson
The Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks are done for the season at the United Center on the West Side. For organizers of the Democratic National Convention, it’s the perfect time to step up preparations, as the arena remains empty for the biggest event Chicago has seen in decades.
By: Erick Johnson
Mexican union leader kept discrimination lawsuit secret while being honored by A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
By: Erick Johnson
Seven years after it was filed, the Chicago Water Department on May 6 tentatively agreed to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit for $5.8 million. The Department was accused of blocking promotions for Blacks and subjecting them to a racially hostile work environment that attorneys said existed for decades.
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