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Brody Ford – Data Journalism Class Blog

Spring Semester 2020

Avoiding an Undercount: New Census Strategies in Illinois

Illinois has lost congressional seats, electoral votes, and federal funding every Census since 1930. But for Census 2020, the state…

Social Distance Getaways: The 6 Least-Visited National Parks

If you’re working remotely, you might as well do it within view of nature. Travelling to cities would be irresponsible…

Divvy Station Placement Neglects Some Neighborhoods

Chicago’s successful bike-share program leaves many neighborhoods behind. According to the Chicago Data Portal, Divvy stations are absent from much…

We Don’t Care About Insurance on the Holidays

Holidays are time for family, friends, and relaxation. They’re definitely not for worrying about the potential destruction of your home.…

Olympians Are Getting Taller, but so Is Everyone Else

In 1920, the average Olympian was 10-13 centimeters taller than the average 20-year-old. Today, we’re not doing a whole lot…

Against the Grid: Conflicting Visions of the Chicago Pedway

Brody Ford and Michael Gyang Centered at the intersection of Madison and State street, Chicago is laid out on a…

10 Chicago Members-Only Clubs You’re Not Invited To

We all want to feel like we’re part of something. From corner bars stuck in the Daley era to places…

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