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Tag: Crime and Justice

Crime

Homicide victim’s mother sees progress in Englewood

Chicago Talks, June 5, 2013

Christopher Reeves’ younger brother Jermaine Reeves dedicated himself to “making Chris proud” after his brother’s…

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Anti-Police Demonstration Marches Through Bridgeport

Chicago Talks, May 16, 2012

An anti-police group under the moniker “FTP” marched north through Bridgeport Tuesday, May 15. The protest was focused on expressing ant- CPD sentiment and ending what participants refer to as police brutality.

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Zimmerman charged with second degree murder

Chicago Talks, April 13, 2012

George Zimmerman made his first court appearance today and has been charged with second degree murder. Zimmerman is was arrested last night for the death of 17-year-old Treyvon Martin, who was shot in Sanford, Florida almost two months ago.

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Citizens Question Police About Prostitution, Priorities In 23rd Ward

Chicago Talks, November 29, 2011

Prostitution is once again on the rise between in Beat 814, between 43rd and 55th St., according to Beat Facilitator Holly Petroschuk.

According to Petroschuk, prostitution is a continuing problem in the community and has been for a while. The problem died down but now it is an issue again, Petroschuk told attendees at a CAPS meeting.

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Wicker Park Residents Voice Concerns Over Homeless And Graffiti

Chicago Talks, June 14, 2011

Wicker Park residents told police last month that they are tired of being harassed by…

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Ex-Offenders Face Trying Times Returning Home

Chicago Talks, April 22, 2010

Soldiers who return home from war are often haunted by graphic images of mutilated bodies,…

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House Bill Would Make Murderers Serving Life Eligible for Parole

Chicago Talks, August 25, 2008

Written by: Dimitrios Kalantzis August 25, 2008 – Convicted murderers serving a life sentence would…

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Healing the Hood draws 2000 in Third Year

Chicago Talks, July 10, 2008

by Maureen Kelleher of New Communities Program Little Village‘s annual “Healing the Hood” community celebration…

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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