The recently released movie “Chi-Raq,” directed by Spike Lee, has caused an uproar among some…
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Rogers Park Residents Urge Police to Crack Down on Gang and Drug Houses
Everytime Luana McIntosh relocates to a new residence to get away from gangs in her…
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Across the Country, Neighborhoods Gather, Celebrate National Night Out
In theory, National Night Out sounds a little strange — encourage thousands of residents, in…
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Family still mourns 23-year-old who took bullet for cousin
Elizabeth Ramirez’s face shines as she looks at all her son’s sports trophies hanging on…
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Forgotten Dead Series
These stories on homicide victims and their families are part of a week-long series about…
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New play confronts violence in Chicago
Three months into 2013, Chicago has endured over 60 murders. Chicago citizens have voiced their…
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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.
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…