01/02/2024

Firearms

“Shootings, Homicides in Chicago Drop 13% in 2023 and Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Violence Numbers Remain Among Highest in Recent Decades

WTTW

01/02/2024

Prisons and Jails

 “There is little scrutiny of ‘natural’ deaths behind bars

NPR Illinois

01/02/2024

Prisons and Jails

“Short-Staffed Lake County Jail Deemed ‘Insufficient’ By Sheriff

Patch

01/02/2024

Prisons and Jails

 “Lake County IL jail inmates to be transferred to McHenry County amid staffing crisis, sheriff says

ABC 7

01/02/2024

Migrant Response

“Chicago migrants, Mayor Johnson to meet with Illinois congressional delegation, seek federal funds

ABC 7 Eyewitness News

01/02/2024

Migrant Response

“Chicago’s 2024 Budget Takes Effect, as Johnson Starts Making ‘Down Payment’ on Promises Amid Migrant Crisis

WTTW

01/01/2024

Pretrial Fairness Act/SAFE-T Act

“Lee County States Attorney Says the No-Cash Bail is Being Paid For Out of Taxpayers Pockets

River County 107.1

12/31/2023

Prisons and Jails

“He Was One of the Central Park Five. Now He’s Councilman Yusef Salaam

New York Times

12/30/2023

Community Response

“Dr. John Walkup: Chicago’s youths are yearning for adult support. Here’s what we need to do

Chicago Tribune, opinion

12/29/2023

Firearms

“After Rise in Murders During the Pandemic, a Sharp Decline in 2023

New York Times

12/29/2023

Community Response

“How the Johnson administration plans to prevent Chicago crime

WBEZ Chicago

12/29/2023

Community Response

“Lakaya Knight: To bring an end to ‘youth trends,’ the city must create mental health alternatives

Chicago Tribune, opinion

12/28/2023

Youth

“Community Foundation Of Northern Illinois’ Youth-Led Council Awards Nearly $19K In Grants

Rock River Current

12/28/2023

Community Response

“States, including Illinois, begin tapping Medicaid dollars to combat gun violence

Crain's Chicago Business

12/28/2023

Community Response

“Commentary, Where poverty is pervasive, solutions must be radical and relentless

Crain's Chicago Business