People convicted of drug crimes in Illinois could face an automatic six-month suspension of their…
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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…
Austin Lacking the Schools Needed to Educate Its Students
Local officials in Austin say if Chicago Public School leaders don’t create more high school…
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…
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…
Lakeview Residents Say Efforts to “Take Back the Streets” Are Working
Over 100 Lakeview residents — fed up with crime on their turf — have united…
Off the Radar: Following-Up on Lincoln Park Muggings
In August, police reported that at least seven people were mugged in Lincoln Park, with…
Closed CTA station leaves residents anxious
Story by Mandy Treccia March 31, 2009 – When the CTA started remodeling work last…