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Police misconduct

The city’s effort to stem police misconduct is falling short, leaving abusive officers to operate with near impunity.

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November/December 2011

An immigration program targets hardened criminals but ends up hitting many immigrants with no criminal charge or conviction instead.


	The allure of secure Maria Ines Zamudio Secure Communities is a federal immigration initiative designed to find and deport dangerous criminals. But, in reality, the program ensnares many immigrants with no criminal charge or conviction. > Read More

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	Cover Stories El encanto de la seguridad Comunidades Seguras es una iniciativa federal de inmigración diseñada para encontrar y deportar a los criminales peligrosos. Pero, en realidad, el programa atrapa a muchos inmigrantes sin cargos criminales o convicción. > Read More
	Cover Stories Broken promises Undocumented immigrants are an easy target for dubious services. > Read More
	Cover Stories Holding penalty Cook County refuses to turn over inmates to immigration custody. > Read More
	Editor's Note Saying goodbye after 12 years It is with a heavy heart that I offer my farewell to The Chicago Reporter. After 12 years with the Reporter, having served as a reporter, then senior editor, and finally editor and publisher, I am leaving this esteemed news organization to become a senior investigator with the Better... > Read More
	Reporter Impact Reporter News: Nov/Dec 2011 The Chicago Reporter has joined a new advertising network of 15 local websites supported by a $50,000 startup grant from The Chicago Community Trust. The Chicago Independent Ad Network will help independent news outlets become more sustainable through advertising income.The network,... > Read More
	Spin Offs Electric bills spark sticker shock The news: Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed a bill in August that would have allowed ComEd to impose a $155.7 million rate increase. “It may be a dream-come-true for Commonwealth Edison, but it’s a nightmare for consumers of Illinois,” he said. Behind the news:... > Read More
	Spin Offs Small business grants head north The news: As unemployment rises, politicians from all levels of government are trying to create incentives for small-business owners. Behind the news: Chicago’s effort to help small businesses improve may be helping established businesses in prosperous... > Read More
	Spin Offs Property tax process sounds appealing, but … The news: Taxpayers recently received a bill to pay the second installment of their 2010 property taxes. Behind the news: For property owners with higher tax bills, or who were required to pay more than what their neighbors paid, the Board of Review offers... > Read More
	Spin Offs Lotto sales up in poorer areas The news: In August, the Illinois Lottery announced record-breaking sales of nearly $2.3 billion in fiscal year 2011, up 3 percent from last year. Behind the news: The highest sales in Chicago, on a per-capita basis, came from predominantly... > Read More
	New Voices Drilling down A drill team is a home away from home for many youth. > Read More
	Inside Stories Razing hell A Roseland pastor returns to his former church to take over the ministry and ends up giving new life to the neighborhood. > Read More
	Inside Stories Credit check A new program helps clients learn to manage their money and build or restore their credit, while putting some extra cash in their pockets. > Read More

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Table of Contents

The allure of secure

El encanto de la seguridad

Broken promises

Holding penalty

Saying goodbye after 12 years

Reporter News: Nov/Dec 2011

Electric bills spark sticker shock

Small business grants head north

Property tax process sounds appealing, but …

Lotto sales up in poorer areas

Drilling down

Razing hell

Credit check