Where Are Chicago’s Public Restrooms?
A new investigation by the Chicago Tribune set out to document all the public restrooms, and talked to people who face barriers to access safe restrooms
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Show Notes
Many people rely on public restrooms during the day, including delivery and ride-share drivers, cabbies, and people who are unhoused. Last year during the height of the pandemic, access to public restrooms decreased as businesses and many public buildings like libraries and park field houses closed. That got Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Emily Hoerner wondering how many public restrooms are in Chicago and who’s most affected when they can’t access those spots. We talk to Hoerner about her investigation.
Guest: Emily Hoerner — Investigative Reporter, Chicago Tribune
Here’s the Tribune’s map of public restrooms.
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