Ranked #1
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
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7mins
Ranked #2
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
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19mins
Ranked #3
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
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10mins
Ranked #4
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
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12mins
Ranked #5
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
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7mins
Ranked #6
'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
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8mins
Ranked #7
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
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9mins
Ranked #8
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
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8mins
Ranked #9
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
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4mins
Ranked #10
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
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6mins