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Posts tagged "police"

Race, poverty and politics: NATO and Chicago's finest; 3rd-party candidate talks politics; Medicaid cuts pass House

As the city winds down from a weekend of riot police and protesters, different takes on the NATO summit are emerging. Despite claims of police abuse during the NATO summit, much of Chicago media has lionized Chicago Police Department superintendent Gary McCarthy. The Chicago Sun-Times ran a cover story saying “the city has a new... Read more »
By Nick Moroni,
Saturday at 12:13 pm
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Tweaks to Cook County drug law swap jail time for fines

Tweaks to Cook County drug law swap jail time for fines
Some proposed tweaks to a Cook County drug law not only replaces jail time with fines for minor offenses, but furthers Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s drive to change how low-level offenders are charged. The amendment, introduced at Tuesday’s board meeting, would replace arrests and possible jail time with fines spanning $200-$500 for a... Read more »
By Nick Moroni,
April 5, 2012 at 11:21 am
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Tickets for pot possession: a tax on young black men?

Tickets for pot possession: a tax on young black men?
Last month, something unforgettable happened: Two Chicago journalists wrote something, and a politician responded in a meaningful way. That might not seem like big news to you, but to those of us who are used to getting routine responses from public officials, stating blandly that they are “concerned” about an issue and “will look into... Read more »
By MeganCottrell,
August 9, 2011 at 2:42 pm
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"Chicago-style" interrogations and false confessions

The Chicago Police Department loves to talk about its success in tracing confiscated guns–and for good reason. It’s true, the department is nationally recognized for the number of guns–nearly 10,000 last year alone–traced back to gun shows and smuggling rings in places like Indiana, Mississippi and Texas. The numbers suggest that police are doing a... Read more »
By AngelaCaputo,
June 6, 2011 at 11:04 am
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News Roundup: Measure to extend jobless benefits fails to pass the House vote.

While Illinois unemployment rate crept down last month, the state remains plagued by unemployment in the country’s tepid economic recovery. While the federal unemployment benefits are set to run out over the holiday season, a measure to extend the benefits failed to pass with the two-thirds majority required by the tactic used to bring the... Read more »
By CRIntern,
November 22, 2010 at 11:31 am
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News Roundup: Chicago's mayoral contenders officially climb into the ring

Congressman Danny Davis, Rev. James Meeks, former Chicago Board of Education President Gery Chico, and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel lined up outside of the Chicago Board of Elections early this morning to officially kick off the municipal election season. They brought with them their nominating petitions and stacks of thousands of... Read more »
By CRIntern,
November 15, 2010 at 12:15 pm
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News Roundup: Austin CAPS cuts worry residents

Proposed reassignments of Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) officers have begun, and already some Austin residents are concerned. Community leaders are worried that communication will weaken between the police and residents. The region has the fourth highest level of crime in the city. More at chicagoreporter.com   Also in the news... The CHA has formed... Read more »
By CRIntern,
November 11, 2010 at 1:46 pm
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Black companies getting fewer city contracts

African-American companies in Chicago have received only seven percent of city contracts in the past year, according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times. Alderman Leslie Hairston, of the 5th ward, said increased scrutiny of bidders may be scaring away black contractors. More at chicagoreporter.com Also in the news… Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced... Read more »
By CRIntern,
October 27, 2010 at 12:45 pm
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News Roundup: Weis to move officers to high-crime areas

Police Supt. Jody Weis revealed plans Tuesday to reassign officers from districts with low crime to neighborhoods with high levels of crime. His statements drew criticism from 38th Ward Ald. Tom Allen, as well as some concerns from North Side residents afraid that criminals will commit more crime in the area knowing fewer police will... Read more »
By CRIntern,
October 20, 2010 at 1:23 pm
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News Roundup: Austin residents worried about police scale back

Austin residents expressed concern that cuts to the Chicago Alternative Police Strategy program may leave the neighborhood even more vulnerable to crime at a Beat 1524 meeting  in September. In an area with more than 1,000 arrests a month, community members will have to assume some of the community policing duties to prevent the crime... Read more »
By CRIntern,
October 1, 2010 at 1:02 pm
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