In this episode we read about tragedy striking in Cabrini-Green multiple times and discuss how a lack of care for the people in these situations led to a repeating of the cycle of violence.

In this episode we read about the continued violence in Cabrini-Green, the filming of Candyman and are introduced to Brother Bill.

In this episode we learn about some of the police officers who worked in Cabrini-Green, we discuss the vulnerability of people in public housing, and discuss the power of self determination.

In this episode we read about Dolores Wilson becoming part of a building management team and discuss individual and institutional responsibilities after acts of violence.

In this episode we read about the measures the new head of the CHA takes to curtail violence and crime in public housing. We also discuss the crack epidemic that emerged in the 90’s in America.

In this episode we continue learning about Kelvin Cannons experiences in Chicago, discuss the circumstances that exist in poor communities, and finish reading chapter 7 of High-Risers.

In this episode we begin Chapter 7 of High-Risers entitled Concentration Effects and discuss the effects of incarceration and gentrification.

On the 100th episode of Rockford Reading Daily we begin part 3 of Ben Austen’s High-Risers. We are introduced to a new family and learn some more about the ever changing circumstances for black people in Chicago, Illinois.

In this episode we read about the death of Mayor Daley and the new mayoral regime that comes into office. We also learn of the growing violence in the Cabrini-Green houses.