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Tag: Justice & Crime

Homeland security agents focus on arresting gang members

Chicago Talks, November 14, 2007

Submitted on Wed, 11/14/2007 – 21:59. Story by Juanita Santiago Robinson remembers being 5–years-old hopping…

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Public hearings slated on police brutality

Chicago Talks, November 12, 2007

Submitted on Mon, 11/12/2007 – 02:47. Chicago aldermen disagree on whether the names of police…

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CeaseFire Halted by State Budget Cuts

Chicago Talks, November 5, 2007

Submitted on Mon, 11/05/2007 – 13:36. Story by Jason Porterfield In Chicago’s Albany Park community,…

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Gangs not welcome in West Bucktown

Chicago Talks, October 26, 2007

Submitted on Fri, 10/26/2007 – 12:49. Story by Emily Slusher A turf war has broken…

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Some transient hotel guests unwelcome in Uptown

Chicago Talks, October 17, 2007

Submitted on Wed, 10/17/2007 – 12:23. Some guests of a transient hotel are not making…

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Compassion in the courtroom and community

Chicago Talks, October 11, 2007

Submitted on Thu, 10/11/2007 – 12:27. The petite Shelley Sutker-Dermer whisks around her kitchen preparing…

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New OPS chief considers coercion

Chicago Talks, October 1, 2007

Submitted on Mon, 10/01/2007 – 12:03. Ten days into her job as leader of Chicago’s…

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Rwanda survivor believes in the power of words

Chicago Talks, September 18, 2007

Submitted on Tue, 09/18/2007 – 02:43. Story by Brittany Nas The man who inspired the…

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Arts and Culture

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    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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