A Mom, An Activist, A Musical Cop: Meet The People Fighting Chicago Violence
We spent the summer talking with Chicagoans working to reduce shootings. Here’s what they say is driving violence — and is needed to stop it.
We spent the summer talking with Chicagoans working to reduce shootings. Here’s what they say is driving violence — and is needed to stop it.
Members of the anti-violence program Chicago CRED are graduating high school Thursday, a major moment in their path away from gun violence.
A new park replaced an empty lot. It’s meant to bring fun and positivity to an area hurt by disinvestment and gun violence.
Everyone wants solutions to a rise in Chicago shootings. Here’s what local governments are currently doing — and what they’re spending.
First a pandemic and scrutiny over police brutality. Now, police say long hours are hurting efforts to improve officer mental health.
A judge called a Chicago police officer “frightening” due to online posts endorsing violence. The mayor echoed the concerns. CPD did nothing.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said she expects the system will be overwhelmed by defendants requesting a speedy trial.
Democrats are making changes to their landmark criminal justice bill. Are they undermining it or just making it easier to implement?
The legislation, waiting for the governor’s signature, is meant to prevent false confessions and wrongful convictions.
After an officer killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo in March, city leaders promised new rules for when and how cops should go after suspects.