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.
Politics
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WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: June 5, 2020
Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with Jenn White.
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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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Justice Department Holds Press Conference Amid Nationwide Protests
Attorney General William Barr and others spoke amid nationwide protests over racial inequality and the death of George Floyd.
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Mayor Lightfoot Has ‘Hope’ About Chicago Moving Forward, Announces Policing Changes
In an evening address, the mayor talked about of the pain of the past week, support for businesses and police reforms she wants to enact in 90 days.
Advice On Talking To Kids About Racism, Protests And George Floyd’s Death
Two experts offer advice on how to tackle these tough conversations with the young people in your life.
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Mayor Lightfoot Moves Toward Reopening Chicago On Wednesday Despite Civil Unrest
The mayor also shot down President Trump’s threat to deploy federal troops to cities plagued by looting and violence. “Not in my city,” she said.
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Gov. Pritzker Compares Trump To A ‘Dictator’ After The President Vows To Send Troops To States
On hearing Trump threaten to send U.S. military troops to states, Pritzker said Tuesday the president was trying to sound like a “strong man.”
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‘He Thinks Division Helps Him’: Biden Condemns Trump’s Protest Response
The presumptive Democratic nominee said President Trump’s actions show he “is more interested in power than in principle.”
