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NOEL SANTIAGO: ‘I’ve never heard the term Latinx’

Chicago Talks, February 17, 2023January 27, 2023

BORN AND RAISED in Chicago, Noel Santiago is a 32-year-old police officer at the Chicago…

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Video from Chicago’s #ShutDownA14 Protest

Chicago Talks, April 15, 2015

Students and people of Chicago marched in downtown Chicago to stop murder by police. #ShutDownA14

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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

Across the Country, Neighborhoods Gather, Celebrate National Night Out

Chicago Talks, August 9, 2013

In theory, National Night Out sounds a little strange — encourage thousands of residents, in…

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Crime

Giving up on justice

Chicago Talks, June 6, 2013

Chiquita Davis is still haunted by the phone call she received Jan. 8, telling her…

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Community

Families say silence the norm after Chicago homicides

Chicago Talks, June 4, 2013

Victoria Alvarez, Veronica Lewis and Annette Cannon wonder if anyone will ever be charged with…

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Community

Family seeks answers after 8th grader’s murder

Chicago Talks, June 4, 2013

Rocio Alvarado wonders if anyone will be charged with the shooting death of her 14-year-old…

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Community

Beverly residents want to see more police on the street

Chicago Talks, May 21, 2013

In light of a recent increase in neighborhood theft, Beverly residents are wondering where the…

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