Melissa Sanchez, Duaa Eldeib and Jodi S Cohen
Melissa Sanchez is a reporter at ProPublica Illinois, where she has been looking at how ticket debt affects the poor.
Duaa Eldeib is currently investigating juvenile justice issues and hate crimes in Illinois. Send tips and documents her way.
Jodi S. Cohen is a reporter at ProPublica Illinois. She wants to hear your tips about higher education.
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