A Chicago City Council committee approved a mandatory gun offender registry yesterday that would require…
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Englewood residents deal with perception, reality of neighborhood
Carvell Robinson says he has lived with his parents in Englewood for a year and…
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Beware of Cell Phone Snatches in South Loop
The 1st District Police have issues an alert about a rash of cellphone snatches in…
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Roseland Profile
Jackeé McCoy of Roseland says her younger sister was walking to school one day in…
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Austin Residents Look For Hope, Encourage Unity To Revive Community
Austin looks for a solution – area leaders and advocates say – that doesn’t just depend on increased police presence, but relies on community organizing for equitable distribution of resources; better schools and adult education and workforce preparation; changes in juvenile justice; community centers and youth programs and creating an environment that can give residents hope.
Social Media Helps Uptown Residents Stay Safe, Knowledgeable
In Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, Donte Gilliam was walking to his job with the CTA when…
With A New Alderman, Uptown Still Struggles with Gang Violence and Crime
It was a late afternoon in Uptown. As commuters started to make their way home…
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46th Ward Residents Despair Over Hotel Chateau At Town Hall
Neighbors despair as crime increases in the 46th Ward, particularly surrounding Hotel Chateau, at 3838 North Broadway. The single room occupancy hotel offers residency to a varied clientele including those released from prison, mental health patients and others receiving social services.