Divvy, Chicago’s bike-sharing program, has partnered with two local bike shops, Johnny Sprockets and On…
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Murder at Chicago family party leaves mother searching for answers
https://soundcloud.com/afternoonshiftwbez/student-journalists-look Steven Cannon’s death, like his life, was surrounded by chaos. When he was murdered,…
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Veronica Lewis son Korey Parker was murdered last summer, but the case remains unsolved
On a warm, sunny April afternoon, Veronica Lewis stands and stares at the spot where…
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Lakeview Residents Voice Concerns About Safety
About 40 concerned local residents and police officers met earlier this month to discuss robberies…
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Chicagoans React to Bradley Manning Verdict via Social Media
Here’s a selection of how Chicagoans reacted to ruling that Manning not guilty of “aiding the enemy,” but guilty on other counts.
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Dragon Boats, Food Trucks, and Fun
We’ve just concluded celebrating the Fourth of July, so, no holidays now until Labor Day….
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Contamination in the Water and on the Beach Along the Lake Michigan Front
There could be fewer beach closures this summer along Lake Michigan due to a new…
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Anna Jakubek: Domestic Workers Need Bill of Rights
In 1998, when Anna Jakubek came to the United States, she began working as a…