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Tag: Crime & Law

Do You Have What It Takes To Join the Chicago Police Department?
By Paige Pritchard
The CPD is accepting applications for the first time in three years. You want in? Here are six things you need to know. Read more
Why the National Media Keep Beating Up On Chicago
By Whet Moser
There are a few reasons Time, Vice, and the New York Times have found a big, easy target here. Read more
Walgreens Joins the World's Misguided Rolling Stone Ban
By Whet Moser
An odd social media frenzy has greeted a not very provocative magazine cover. Now, politicians and retailers are taking a unified step in the wrong direction. Read more
Why Is George Zimmerman Bigger News Than Chicago Violence?
By Whet Moser
A look at the (sometimes worthy) reasons: Concealed-carry laws are expanding, suburban crime is rising, and racial profiling is a factor in law enforcement. Read more
Starting a Flash Mob Could Get You More Prison Time Than Drowning Your Cat
By Camil Sanchez-Palumbo
People who organize violent flash mobs via social media will get years in jail, according to a new state law. How does the punishment compare to other crimes? Read more
Putting So Many Kids in Jail Is Stupid and Expensive
By Whet Moser
There are alternatives to putting juveniles in overcrowded, abysmal jails. Evidence suggests they work—and save money. Read more
Mark Kirk Wants to Arrest 18,000 Chicago Gang Members At Once
By Whet Moser
The senator's plan to combat gangs? Throw 'em all in jail. If that's even possible, is it a good idea? Read more
Domestic Violence Is Alarmingly Common in Chicago
By Whet Moser
Arrests for domestic battery are almost as frequent as drug charges. And violence at home leads to violence on the streets. Read more
The Poisoned Lottery Winner's Mysterious Death and the Insane Details from the Investigation
By Adam Doster
A Chicago dry cleaner won the lottery, died of cyanide poisoning, and now his family is fighting over his estate. Read more
It Doesn't Take Much To Shut Down a City
By Jeff Ruby
One of Chicago's main streets has come to a halt twice in two days. Even without actual attacks, we're all hostages now. Read more
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