Zoë Takaki
Zoë Takaki (she/her) is a Chicago-based journalist reporting on local politics, community, and injustice.
Stories by Zoë Takaki
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“ICE never really left:” car crashes and courthouse arrests mark spring escalation
Videos show federal agents pointing weapons at bystanders and trying to access state property as rapid response groups have reported at least 80 detainments across Chicagoland in the last five weeks.
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North Riverside police decline to charge off-duty Forest Park cop who pointed gun, dragged woman from car
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident involving Lieutenant Daniel Miller. The cop, who also owns Stars and Stripes Sports Lounge in Indian Head Park, has been involved in at least two deaths on duty.
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“Please don’t let his case be forgotten”—families of murder victims say CPD is ghosting them
Supporters and families of victims attended Thursday’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability meeting to demand answers.