More Than 50 Years After The MLK Riots, The Same Section Of Chicago’s West Side Is Reeling From Destruction
Residents in Garfield Park said the chaos Sunday was “stupid” “hooliganism.” But they also understand the anger driving it.
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Mayor Lightfoot Says President Trump Is Using George Floyd’s Death For ‘Political Gain’
Mayor Lightfoot says President Trump was aiming to “inflame racist urges” when he threatened to take action against protesters in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis Police Officer Charged With Murder In The Death Of George Floyd
The charges come after a video showed Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck. The footage sparked protests, which culminated Thursday with a police station being burned.
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Conservative Chicago Police Union President Joins Those Condemning Officer Who Killed George Floyd In Minneapolis
FOP Chicago President John Catanzara, Police Superintendent David Brown and Mayor Lori Lightfoot all spoke out against the killing.
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‘Folks Are In Limbo’: Cook County Court Shutdown Could Stretch Into July
With the courts closed, advocates worry detainees stuck awaiting trial at the county jail will be at greater risk of catching COVID-19.
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100 Chicago Poets Collaborate To Address Local Gun Violence
100 Chicago poets contributed to “American Gun,” a communal poem on local gun violence.
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Chicago Police Prepare For Summer After The Deadliest Memorial Day Weekend In 5 Years
As he settles into his new role as the city’s top cop, David Brown is making his plan to reduce summer shootings.
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Police, Anti-Violence Groups Hope Memorial Day Weekend Will Be A Turning Point
Chicago police are partnering with outreach groups to put workers in “hot spots” this weekend to mediate gang disputes and prevent shootings.
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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
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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.
