Fear and violence in Chicago: a female perspective

Mar. 15, 2013
Are the women of Chicago in more danger than they realize? 

Beavers' tax trial underway

Mar. 14, 2013
Federal prosecutors tried to paint indicted Cook County Commissioner William Beavers as a frequent gambler during opening statements at his tax evasion trial Thursday, but lawyers for the Chicago Democrat say he always intended to repay the $226,000 he took from his campaign funds for personal expen

A 'hero' finally heard

Mar. 13, 2013
Also: Fight for a baby's life, John Belushi revisited, Emily Postmodern and who's hacked now

Police: Don't ignore drug dealing

Mar. 11, 2013
Chicago police have taken 1,300 guns off the streets so far this year.

Civil rights questions raised by Chicago gun offender registry

Mar. 8, 2013
Proposed changes to Chicago’s gun offender registry law have raised some civil liberty issues.

CTA expands job program for ex-offenders

Mar. 6, 2013
Russell recently completed a nine month apprenticeship with the CTA designed for people returning from prison. He’s been offered a permanent job. “I mean this is the best thing that’s ever happened to me.  If it wasn’t for this program I don’t know what I’d be doing,” said Russell.

Alderman's plan could make being homeless more expensive

Mar. 5, 2013
Also: An Illinois political legend is dead. And: Check Chicago's emergency closings.

Police on overtime target 'hot zones'

Mar. 4, 2013
In a press conference Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said the historically low crime rate in February, was due in part to a new strategy that places additional police in “hot zones” across the city. 

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