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Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis – Not Born Blue?

Chicago Talks, December 1, 2010

Crime is down, according to Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis. So why is he being…

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Today's Talk

A ‘South Side vs. North Side’ Thing: LGBT Youth In Chicago

Chicago Talks, November 24, 2010

In response to the number of gay teen suicides across the United States, efforts like…

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Spotlight: Back of the Yards

Chicago Talks, November 15, 2010

Chicago Transit Authority bus driver Ronnie McGhee says he once witnessed a gunfight “in broad…

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Aggravated DUI dismissed by jury in Cook County Criminal Court

Chicago Talks, September 27, 2010

A 12-member jury found a 30-year-old Northwest side man not guilty Wednesday on charges of…

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Politics is Local

Better Government Association to Offer Watchdog Training for Citizens

Chicago Talks, July 7, 2010

A news report from Lake Effect News If you’re mad as hell about fraud and…

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Illinois Offers Low-Risk Offenders Prison Alternative: Adult RedeployIll

Chicago Talks, May 20, 2010

The shallow scar by 48-year-old Craig Canser’s left eye serves as a gentle reminder of…

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Safe Havens and Passages Come to Hyde Park

Chicago Talks, May 3, 2010

An increase in the number of burglaries and robberies has sparked businesses, residents and the…

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Police Surveillance Cameras Keep Pilsen Under Watch

Chicago Talks, April 12, 2010

With the incorporation of police surveillance cameras in Chicago reaching new levels, the neighborhood of…

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