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The New Chicago Crime Commission Gang Book

Jim Wagner—President, Chicago Crime Commission
Tio Hardiman—Director, Gang Mediation Services, Ceasefire

A new study by the Chicago Crime Commission says local gang activity expands far beyond drug dealing to operations in real estate and politics, and could be ready-made armies for terrorists. We talk with Jim Wagner and Tio Hardiman about the last ten years of gang activity and what new threats they pose to Chicago and its suburbs.

Music Button: Border Crossing, “Late Nite Skit,” from the CD Ominus (Recall Records)

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