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Police in schools, gang database scandals offer Lightfoot first test on reform

by Curtis Black April 18, 2019May 28, 2020

While the Chicago Police Department ignores official recommendations for community engagement, students and communities of color continue to be criminalized.

Chicago’s gangs have changed. Our violence intervention strategies should too.

by John M. Hagedorn, Roberto Aspholm, Teresa Córdova, Andrew V. Papachristos and Lance Williams April 16, 2019April 17, 2019

Criminal Justice

Watchdog: Seriously flawed Chicago gang database undermines public trust in police

by Jacqueline Serrato April 12, 2019April 18, 2019

Criminal Justice

Prostitution-loitering law likely to target women of color for arrest

by Jonah Newman and Nikki Baim July 24, 2018October 15, 2018

Seeking alternatives to violence in Back of the Yards

by Daisy Contreras October 26, 2015October 26, 2015

Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Anti-gang violence plan key for officer seeking 15th Ward post

by Curtis Black January 15, 2015May 15, 2017

Criminal Justice, From the Archives

Ten Cases, Many Questions

by Rebecca Anderson and Sarah Karp June 1, 2000May 4, 2017

Criminal Justice, From the Archives

Eyewitnesses Confuse, Convict in Humboldt Park Murder Cases

by Rebecca Anderson June 1, 2000May 4, 2017