Researchers say Chicago needs trauma-informed treatment for gun violence survivors
A recent study found young men in some Chicago neighborhoods face greater risks than U.S. troops did in war zones.
Criminal Justice
The investigative reporters on WBEZ’s criminal justice desk tell the stories of the thousands of individuals churning through the legal systems every year in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois and hold to account the powerful officials in charge of those systems. Covering policing, jails and prisons, gun violence and solutions to it, WBEZ’s Criminal Justice team works to bring understanding to some of the most difficult problems facing our region.
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Feds’ child-porn sweep on Telegram app leads to arrest of Chicago man, more than a dozen others
The work of Homeland Security Investigations in Arizona, dubbed Operation Swipe Left, led to Norris “Nick” Stauffer.
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Six months with a Chicago shooting survivor: Fear, pain and frustration with police
He wants to help catch the person who shot him. First he has to get police to work with him — then he has to pick the right guy.
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When it comes to police accountability, how much power does a Chicago mayor have?
WBEZ’s Patrick Smith explains how police accountability works in Chicago and how much power the mayor has in that process.
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Episode 2: De/Escalation
A teenaged boy is threatened by a rival gang inside a Chicago grocery store and finds himself holding a gun to his best friend’s chest.
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Why is the U.S. an outlier on gun violence?
The U.S. has far more mass shootings than any other country in the world.
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Walking with the victims of Chicago’s gun violence
In the face of the city’s violence, Cecilia Mannion refuses to give up hope. The former gang member relentlessly pursues peace and healing.
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Episode 1: After The Gunfire
Former gang members are out on Chicago’s streets trying to slow the relentless violence. A man shot 11 times hides with his kids at home.
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Human reviewers make the final call for already controversial ShotSpotter technology
A confidential document reveals ShotSpotter, a gunshot-detection AI technology used by CPD, relies on human reviewers up to 10% of the time.
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As accusations swirl, Kim Foxx pulls her Conviction Integrity Unit chief off a big case
As head of the unit, Nancy Adduci reviews cases to make sure prosecutors got them right. Now her work in a cop killing case is under fire.
