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Every Other Hour

Last year in Chicago, there was a person shot about every other hour. So who picks up a gun, and why? Stories from a yearlong WBEZ project.

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In Chicago, A Stark Racial Disparity In Gun Violence

In Chicago, A Stark Racial Disparity In Gun Violence

In Chicago, more than 80 percent of homicide victims are black.

15 May 2017

7mins

Ranked #2

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Every Other Hour: A Disputed Shot

Every Other Hour: A Disputed Shot

One bullet. A paralyzed teen. No jail time. How carrying an illegal gun turned a robbery into a tragedy. WBEZ's Miles Br... Read more

1 May 2017

19mins

Ranked #3

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Every Other Hour: How much can the ATF help Chicago?

Every Other Hour: How much can the ATF help Chicago?

When Chicago cops find a gun at a crime scene, they ask the feds where it came from. How much can the ATF really help?WB... Read more

1 May 2017

10mins

Ranked #4

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Every Other Hour: Shooting Feels ‘Like A Drug’

Every Other Hour: Shooting Feels ‘Like A Drug’

The first time Reed opened fire on a rival gang member, he says he got hooked on shooting. “It’s like an adrenalin boost... Read more

22 May 2017

12mins

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The Guidance Gap: Why Support For Young Men Leaving Jail Is Sparse

The Guidance Gap: Why Support For Young Men Leaving Jail Is Sparse

Programs offering therapy and job help to young men are sparse, but experts say this age group is at the center of Chica... Read more

10 Jun 2017

7mins

Ranked #6

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'Do I Look Like I'm Packing?' Chicago’s 50 Aldermen On Whether They Carry A Gun

'Do I Look Like I'm Packing?' Chicago’s 50 Aldermen On Whether They Carry A Gun

The decision to carry a concealed gun is personal — and it’s a topic that can be pretty uncomfortable to bring up in a c... Read more

17 Jun 2017

8mins

Ranked #7

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Making A Big Dent In Chicago's Violence Could Take Tens Of Thousands Of Jobs

Making A Big Dent In Chicago's Violence Could Take Tens Of Thousands Of Jobs

Officials say jobs are key to reducing violence, but they’re not talking about the size an employment program would have... Read more

6 Jul 2017

9mins

Ranked #8

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Making Our Own Heroes: Chicagoans Teach First Aid For Gunshot Wounds

Making Our Own Heroes: Chicagoans Teach First Aid For Gunshot Wounds

When a man burst through her back door after being shot, Journey Jamison was able to help, because of a training program... Read more

4 Jun 2017

8mins

Ranked #9

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In Verse: ‘The Streets Are Marked With The Children’s Blood’

In Verse: ‘The Streets Are Marked With The Children’s Blood’

A 19-year-old man was shot in the arm while playing outside with a group of teens Saturday night in a part of Englewood ... Read more

30 Jul 2017

4mins

Ranked #10

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In Funerals, One Englewood Teen Sees A Future

In Funerals, One Englewood Teen Sees A Future

For 18-year-old DaQuan Mosely, the funeral home offers a career path — and refuge from violence.

4 Aug 2017

6mins

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