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Hillary Flores is a bilingual multimedia reporter based in Chicago who focuses on immigration, politics, and education.

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Parents of Chicago’s Dead Kids: Stop the Shooting Madness

HELL ON REPEAT

A stray bullet killed 8-year-old Melissa Ortega—and renewed rage at leaders who can’t or won’t fix a familiar problem.

Pilar Melendez, Hillary Flores | Published Jan 25, 2022

Her Name Is Melissa Ortega. She Was Killed by a Stray Bullet

‘FULL OF HOPE’

“She sought to achieve the American Dream but was instead given American Violence,” said the family of the 8-year-old, who was gunned down just months after leaving Mexico.

Justin Rohrlich, Pilar Melendez, Hillary Flores | Published Jan 24, 2022

Kenosha Protesters ‘Confused’ and ‘Pissed’ After Verdict

DIVIDED

The city avoided the kind of unrest many feared, but as demonstrators on both sides gathered outside the courthouse, it was clear that tensions are still high.

Hillary Flores, Corbin Bolies | Published Nov 20, 2021

Biden Puts Promise to Heal Nation to the Test in Kenosha

'A SENSE OF HUMANITY'

“Biden is actually trying," said Kenosha resident Chanel Pugh. "He’s actually coming to the church and willing to meet with the family.”

Hanna Trudo, Hillary Flores | Published Sep 03, 2020

MAGA Fans Back Teen Vigilante During Trump Visit to Kenosha

Party Line

“If he wouldn't have shot them guys it would have been him,” one Trump supporter said of Kyle Rittenhouse, accused of murder at a recent protest in the troubled city.

Rachel Olding, Hillary Flores | Published Sep 01, 2020

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