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Gov. Rod Blagojevich cut millions from the city's substance abuse and mental health treatment programs. Health advocates are urging him to restore funding.
1 month ago | By Megan Cottrell
Seven of the employees, who include teachers and clerks have resigned or been fired, the school district says. Disciplinary action is pending against two payroll clerks accused of processing bogus checks.
2 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker
The Chicago police superintentdent says the department is buying military-style rifles for street cops even though members of the community are against it.
2 months ago | By Peter Sachs
More than 1,000 people representing diverse religions are meeting this weekend to address problems within the criminal justice system. They want more education and rehabilitation programs.
3 months ago | By Craig Kanalley
Parents and community members filled a Logan Square elementary school auditorium yesterday to voice concerns over what they see as an inadequate level of police protection for the area.
7 months ago | By Kwame Shorter
7 months ago | By LAURA ELIA
7 months ago | By Shannon McGee
Alderman Latasha Thomas says the South Side neighborhood she represents takes an undeserved beating in the press as a place where only crime and poverty make the headlines.
8 months ago | By Marcie Hill
8 months ago | By Kwame Shorter
A 16-year-old, suffering from a stab wound to the chest, was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. A second teen was in serious condition.
8 months ago | By Kwame Shorter
Burglars have hit eight homes in the neighborhood within the past month, mostly entering through unlocked garages. Cops say the crimes are often the work of repeat offenders.
8 months ago | By Tim Mannion
Car owners warned to take GPS units out
10 months ago | By Nicole La Cava
Cops say burglaries, car thefts down
10 months ago | By Patricia Schnepf
Over $7,000 in items stolen
11 months ago | By Carrie Topolinski
New law will bring kids home 30 minutes earlier
11 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
