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Arts & Culture

The Museum of Contemporary Photography’s take on gun violence

Chicago Talks, December 16, 2021January 26, 2022

In response to skyrocketing statistics of gun deaths and injuries, the “American Epidemic: Guns in…

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News

Local activists take aim at gun violence

Chicago Talks, June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

Whether you focus on school shootings, mass shootings, hate crimes, police brutality, suicides or domestic…

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A Solution To Street Violence

Chicago Talks, August 20, 2014

Hardly a week goes by without a march against gun violence, but the mother of 19-year-old…

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Community

Story removed by Editor

Chicago Talks, June 25, 2014

This story has been taken down from ChicagoTalks.org because of serious factual errors and instances…

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Community

Englewood dispute leaves teen dead

Chicago Talks, May 2, 2014

Sister Jean Matijosaitis says she was working with students after school in Homework Club when…

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Moms Demand Action Aims to Change State Law Regarding Gun-Free Zone Signs

Chicago Talks, February 25, 2014

The front door of South Loop Elementary School bears two signs: one welcomes students and…

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Community

Rev. Al Sharpton Challenges Gun Violence

Chicago Talks, November 25, 2013

After conducting an anti-gun violence meeting with more than 80 leaders Tuesday at Chicago State…

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Community Photo by Taylor Scheibe

Lawmakers Call for More Trauma Centers in City’s Most Violent Communities

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2013

Two Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday called for more trauma centers on Chicago’s South and West…

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