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Is Chicago less segregated than it used to be?

Chicago is one of the nation’s most diverse — and segregated — cities. But while Census numbers say Chicago is more racially integrated than it was 30 years ago, numbers don’t tell the whole story. 

Reporters: Adeshina Emmanuel, Carolina Cruz, Reuben Unrau
Illustrations by Daniel Rowell

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