Crime & Law
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Blago’s Last Stand
If the Supreme Court agrees this fall to hear the ex-governor’s final appeal, his lawyers feel they’ll have a strong case.
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The Hunting Accident
A Chicagoan’s quest to learn the truth about his father—whose life is the subject of a new graphic novel—delves deep into the city’s criminal past, crosses paths with one of the 20th century’s most notorious murderers, and leads to unexpected redemption.
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We Can Predict Hurricane Irma’s Storm Surge Because of a Chicago Tragedy
A sudden freak wave killed eight people on the shore of Lake Michigan in 1954. That incident (and the specter of an atomic bomb detonating just offshore of Chicago) led a brilliant meteorologist to examine the mysteries of storm surges.
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What DACA Does for Recipients, Illinois, and the Country
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has always been a fragile compromise, but research suggests it’s had substantial benefits for eligible immigrants and the places they live.
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Here’s What Chicagoans Think of CPD’s Latest Community Policing Plan
A draft was released this month, but residents at three town halls pointed out weak spots when it comes to turning around the culture of the police department.
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The Contradictions of Chicago Police’s Secretive List
The ranked list of “at-risk” individuals was finally released earlier this year—but city officials remain mum on the details. Here’s what we do know.
1 year
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Chicago Youth Combat Violence with Campouts and Community-Building
“This is what happens when you not only give young people a place at the table, but you have them lead the conversation,” one organizer says.
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How Does Chicago’s Sanctuary Law Stack Up Against Other Cities?
You don’t have to look too far to find a city with more protective laws.
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Can Chicago Fight Violence with Summer Jobs?
The promising One Summer Plus program passed a second test, showing benefits for an even harder-to-reach group of youths.
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