“This, is my living room. I live in the Loop – on the concrete.” -Teddy I’m looking through shots of Teddy that I took the other day. I was just thinking, it was about one year ago when I first…
Category: Independent Photojournalism
Shaggy and Russ – Junkie 2013, Chicago Heroin
The heroin epidemic continues to sweep across the land taking its victims from every economic class, and every race – Heroin holds no quarter. This is Shaggy helping Russ inject down on Hepatitis Boulevard.
Susan: Junkie, 9-02-2013
Cookin’ some China White down on Hepatitis Boulevard. This is Susan, another victim of heroin addiction… Mother of two… …with dreams of becoming an artist…
Heroin Addiction and Gun Violence in Chicago
In Chicago, heroin is literally oozing from the streets… Much of the gang related gun violence is connected to the heroin market. If you think you can do heroin just one time, maybe while at a party with your friends –…
Chicago School Boycott, 8-29-2013
Approximately 250 students and parents demonstrated in front of City Hall yesterday, as part of a day-long boycott of Chicago schools. According to WGN, 93% of Chicago students attended classes during the boycott.
Dumpster Lunch With A Large Iced Coffee: Life On The Streets of Chicago
While I was on my way to the LaSalle Metra Station to catch the 407 express back to my little homogenized suburban village, I happened to notice Phil on his way to get some lunch. Phil has a route through the…