By Jennifer Ensign Kim Marr recalls that she was 19 years old and four months…
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Gang Activity on the Rise in Portage Park
We may be far removed from the days of Al Capone, but the Chicago of…
Controversial Hate Crime Bill Would Protect Homeless, Veterans
Facing dire economic times and dwindling resources, more people are not only becoming homeless –…
Chicago Public Schools May Create Violence Hotline
With three months remaining in the school year, there have been 118 shootings involving Chicago…
Doubts Cast on Whether ’04 Chicago Police Shooting of Girl, Suspect Was Justified
Editor’s Note: The following article, which was co-authored by two Columbia College journalism students, ran…
Gun Shots Dampen Spirits of Anti-Crime Neighborhood Group in Uptown
Despite “positive loitering” efforts by Uptown community members near the corner of Lawrence Avenue and…
West Loop Residents Angry: Dogs Do Their Business While Dog Owners Fail to Do Theirs
November 25, 2009 By Jean-Virgile Tasse-Themens A dozen residents of the West Loop protested at…
Far North Side Residents Uneasy as Violent Crimes Increase in Their Neighborhoods
Two years ago, Marilou Kessler was holding a dinner party at her East Rogers Park…