Some Bridgeport Residents Call Men With Bats ‘Protectors’
For a neighborhood that has tried to overcome a history of racial violence, Bridgeport's so-called "vigilantes" get support and some pushback.
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Illinois State Sen. Jacqueline Collins Wants Legislation To Address Unequal Lending
Collins wants banks to answer for the racial divides in their home purchase lending.
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Illinois’ Top Legal Officer Wants To License Cops, Just Like Doctors, Hairdressers
Five years ago, Kwame Raoul helped pass police reform legislation. But he had to drop the policy he says would’ve been the most impactful — and now he wants it back.
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Federal Court Monitor Launches Investigation Into Chicago Police Actions During Unrest
At a Friday court hearing, an attorney for the state of Illinois blasted the city and Mayor Lightfoot for “foot dragging” on police reform.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Says Chicago Police Who Refuse To Wear Masks Will Be Disciplined
A Chicago police rule requires officers to wear masks. News footage of recent protests shows that’s not always happening.
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Across The U.S., Lawmakers Are Slow To Pass Laws Limiting The Use Of Force
Many states' past attempts at police reform didn't address the most glaring issue: use of force.
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Fan Privacy Is In The Spotlight As Stadiums Tackle Virus Prevention
“People will need to be comfortable with mass body temperature screening and other technology that could be in play,” said one expert.
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Coronavirus In Illinois: State Surpasses 125,000 Cases
Illinois officials reported 125,915 total cases of COVID-19, including 5,795 deaths, as of Friday afternoon.
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Students And Chicagoans Petition CPS To Remove Police From Schools
Minneapolis this week announced the removal of police from public schools. Will Chicago be next?
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Civil Rights Groups Call For Investigation Into CPD Actions During Unrest
The request is part of the consent decree legal process, which advocates say “entirely failed” to protect Chicagoans from police brutality.
