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Chicago's Top Cop Calls U.S. War on Drugs 'Wholesale Failure'

Englewood

May 23, 2013

Chicago's Top Cop Calls U.S. War on Drugs 'Wholesale Failure'

CPD Supt. Garry McCarthy added that focusing on "hot-people policing" has worked in Englewood, Lawndale.

CBS' '48 Hours' to Focus on City Murders, Drug Traffic

Chicago

May 17, 2013

CBS' '48 Hours' to Focus on City Murders, Drug Traffic

Six-month investigation also centered on Hadiya Pendleton's family after the teenager's murder.

Man Dies Three Years After Being Shot

Englewood

May 07, 2013

Man Dies Three Years After Being Shot

An Englewood man died early Tuesday after being shot in his head three years ago, authorities said.

Booze and a Boat Helped Forge Senate Gun Compromise, Sen. Mark Kirk Says

Chicago

April 11, 2013

Booze and a Boat Helped Forge Senate Gun Compromise, Sen. Mark Kirk Says

As Kirk breaks ranks with the GOP, he tells of Potomac excursions where "ties might get loosened."

Michelle Obama: 'Hadiya Pendleton Was Me'

Englewood

April 11, 2013

Michelle Obama: 'Hadiya Pendleton Was Me'

The first lady gave a sobering speech on how violence is affecting the future of the city's youth.

Nate Pendleton Joins Gun-Control 'Filibuster' Against Concealed Carry

The Loop

April 08, 2013

Nate Pendleton Joins Gun-Control 'Filibuster' Against Concealed Carry

Protesters asked state officials to preserve ban on concealed weapons, fight for it at Supreme Court.  

Killer of Eddy Curry's Ex and Baby Sentenced to Life in Prison

South Loop

April 04, 2013

Killer of Eddy Curry's Ex and Baby Sentenced to Life in Prison

Fredrick Goings was convicted in February in the double murder.

Mayor Endorses 'Broken Windows' Policing, Submits Toughened Ordinance

Chicago

March 13, 2013

Mayor Endorses 'Broken Windows' Policing, Submits Toughened Ordinance

Mayor Emanuel wants to stiffen penalties for minor offenses and jail those do not appear at hearings.

Ald. Willie Cochran's Message to Gangs: Babies Are Not Fair Game

Chicago

March 13, 2013

Ald. Willie Cochran's Message to Gangs: Babies Are Not Fair Game

Ald. Willie Cochran clarified remarks on gang gunplay and the protection of innocent citizens.

Rahm: Jonylah Watkins' Murder a 'Senseless, Despicable Act of Violence'

Chicago

March 12, 2013

Rahm: Jonylah Watkins' Murder a 'Senseless, Despicable Act of Violence'

Mayor Rahm Emanuel pledged to make all Chicago children feel safe in their neighborhoods.

Rahm Emanuel Joins McCarthy, Alvarez in Pushing for Tougher Gun Penalties

Chicago

February 11, 2013

Rahm Emanuel Joins McCarthy, Alvarez in Pushing for Tougher Gun Penalties

Joined by top law enforcement officials, mayor called for leading by example ahead of Obama's visit.

CPS gets $50,000 Fed Grant to Deal With Englewood Violence

Englewood

February 11, 2013

CPS gets $50,000 Fed Grant to Deal With Englewood Violence

The U.S. Department of Education gave Chicago Public Schools a grant to deal with violence in Englewood.

President Obama to Visit Chicago After Violent Month

Chicago

February 10, 2013

President Obama to Visit Chicago After Violent Month

After the first lady attended slain teen's funeral, Obama is expected to address gun violence in Chicago.

Chicago Police Seek 12 Percent Raise, $3,000 for Officers to Live in City

Chicago

February 07, 2013

Chicago Police Seek 12 Percent Raise, $3,000 for Officers to Live in City

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he won't negotiate a new contract in public.

County Commissioner Calls for More Federal Gun Prosecutions

Chicago

February 06, 2013

County Commissioner Calls for More Federal Gun Prosecutions

Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey asked the U.S. Attorney to take a more active role in gun cases.

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