Chicago—Citizens residing in Chicago continue to be plagued by nocturnal bands of freed shades and are becoming impatient with the State of Emergency. Although the netherzones of Chicago were unlocked by the Oracle in February of this year, the Republic has not thus far managed to contain the shades and restore order to the beleaguered city. President Van Buren declared a State of Emergency in February, but despite the deployment of additional troops, the city remains chaotic each night.
ChicagoChicago resident Bernardine Rodriguez blames the mixed feelings of local citizens. “At first, the troops shot to kill, but it seemed so unfair. The shades are unarmed and innocent. Many of them are naked.” She is philosophical. “They’re just hungry, not violent. I think there should be some kind of
