Actor Anthony Edwards Works To Help Male Sexual Abuse Survivors
At least one in six men have been sexually abused, according to the nonprofit 1in6
Criminal Justice
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Chicago’s New Top Cop Lays Out An Ambitious Agenda
In an interview with WBEZ, Superintendent David Brown said he’s looking to community policing and reform to help drive down violent crime.
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Chicago Police Supt. David Brown Lays Out His 2020 Priorities
Chicago’s new top cop says better community policing will bring down crime rates.
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Chicago Is Set To Pay $2.25M For The Unjustified Shooting Of An Unarmed Teen With Disabilities
Sgt. Khalil Muhammad admits he had no legal justification for wounding Ricardo Hayes. The City Council is set to vote on a payout to Hayes.
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Could Self-Care And Breathing Techniques Help Veteran Chicago Police Officers Reform The Department?
Chicago Police leaders are learning to model self-care and manage officer wellness so that cops are emotionally prepared for tense encounters.
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New Podcast ‘Somebody’ Follows A Chicago Mom’s Quest For Answers
A Chicago mom investigates the circumstances around the 2016 fatal shooting of her son.
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CPD Investigating Cops Who Allegedly Advised A Man On How To Legally Shoot His Neighbor
A Humboldt Park man said police refused to arrest his machete-wielding neighbor, citing concerns about COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Sweeps Through Cook County Jail
It’s nearly impossible to practice social distancing at the Cook County Jail. Inmates and guards are getting sick at an alarming rate.
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Chicago Police Wouldn’t Arrest His Machete-Wielding Neighbor. They Gave Him Advice On Shooting Instead.
The Police Department instructed officers to take a hands-off approach to enforcement during the pandemic. Arrests have dropped almost 75%.
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‘It’s Rough Out There’: Illinois Workers Struggling As Rent Comes Due May 1
WBEZ checks back in with workers six weeks into the stay-at-home order, with at least another month to go.
