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The Windy City of Chicago conjures visions of soaring skyscrapers, a thriving arts and culture scene, and deep-dish pizza. However, what makes the city dangerous is the crime here. Chicago faces many issues, ranging from socioeconomic inequality to gang violence, which adds to the city’s perceived threat. Gang Violence.
College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at one of the nation’s largest jails
CHICAGO (AP) — For college senior Nana Ampofo, an unconventional book club inside one of the nation’s largest jails has transformed her career ambitions. Each week, the 22-year-old drives a van of her DePaul University peers to Cook County Jail to discuss books with inmates and recently, the well-known activist Sister Helen Prejean. Ampofo comes prepared with thought-provoking questions to launch the conversations at the Chicago jail about the most recent books they’ve been reading together.
Chicago woman convicted of killing, dismembering landlord, hiding some remains in freezer
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman has been convicted of killing and dismembering her landlord and putting some of the victim’s remains inside a freezer in the boarding house where she lived. A Cook County jury convicted Sandra Kolalou, 37, late Monday of all the charges she faced,...
Opinion: Cicero And Berwyn Continue To Have People Who Are Willing To Stand Up To Hate
Many of our parents first moved to Cicero in the 90s when the majority of the people who lived here were white Italians and Czech immigrants. Our parents bought homes, opened up businesses and dared to build a future for us, despite facing xenophobia from local leaders who feared the change in demographics.
Two men break into home, steal items and attack the victim, One suspect gets shot: Police
CHICAGO (WTVO) — A man was shot after breaking into a home and attacking the owner on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday afternoon, according to Chicago Police. Two suspects entered a home by force around 1:54 p.m. in the 8000 block of South Carpenter Street that was inhabited by one man and two women, police told […]
Man dies after being found suffering from gunshot wound in South Shore
CHICAGO - A man was killed by gunfire near South Shore Tuesday night. Chicago police responded to the 6700 block of South Chappel Avenue just before 7 p.m. and found a 59-year-old man suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was shot in the abdomen and was unable to...
Rockford Walmart stabbing death lawsuit filed in Chicago. Here's why
The decision to file a civil lawsuit over the fatal stabbing of a Rockford Walmart employee in Cook County instead of Winnebago County probably came down to a number of factors, legal experts said. For starters, it's allowed under the state's venue law. Since the defendants — Walmart and and...
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