Illinois slow to use federal funds to stop gun violence
The funds, part of the federal government’s response to the pandemic, were budgeted for anti-violence efforts, but have not yet been spent.
The funds, part of the federal government’s response to the pandemic, were budgeted for anti-violence efforts, but have not yet been spent.
Another 1,500 cops are not vaccinated but they have received religious or medical exemptions.
The move comes as violence surges and Foxx is criticized for going easy on criminals. She expects a backlash.
Maria Soila Vega’s son Christopher Torrijos was murdered on Sept. 16, 2021. It’s one of hundreds of Chicago murders without an arrest.
Eddie Johnson’s comments under oath support Officer Cynthia Donald’s allegations that her work reassignment stemmed from sexual harassment.
The federal lawsuit claims Irene Chavez died by suicide as a result of the police department’s pattern of mistreating people in crisis.
The proposal has been criticized since Mayor Lightfoot introduced it last year. A city council committee gave it the go-ahead Thursday.
A new survey shows people trying to prevent shootings are undersupported and overtraumatized. Researchers are offering solutions.
Prison staff had until Jan. 31 to get their first vaccine shot. About a quarter of workers are still unvaccinated.
The former Chicago police officer will have served just over three years for the murder. Experts weigh in on calls for the feds to step in.