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CN May 2, 2013
Why is Cook County Jail suddenly reaching the bursting point? It’s at capacity, when its population had been declining in recent years. Well, it’s partly because we seem to be locking more people up, but it’s also because Cook County … Continue reading
CN April 18, 2013
The U.S. Senate has rejected pretty much any form of firearms regulation, but in Chicago there’s a resigned attitude that very little of the proposed legislation would have made much difference here anyway. Panelist Alex Keefe (WBEZ) brings the story … Continue reading
CN March 29, 2013
Governor Pat Quinn offered a serious admonition to Chicago Public Schools leadership about closing 50-some elementary schools when he stopped by for a special edition of Chicago Newsroom on Friday. “That has to be done with extreme care,” he warned. … Continue reading
CN March 28, 2013
This week brought us the imagery of a large-scale rally in the Daley Center in opposition to Mayor Emanuel’s proposed closing of more the 50 elementary schools. When the Mayor returned from vacation, he announced that the time for debate … Continue reading
CN March 7, 2013
“Many people are trying to profit from the social failures of others, says Salim Muwakkil, noted author and WVON radio host, on this week’s show. ”You see that where these profit-making prisons are popping up. And the charter school situation … Continue reading
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CN February 28, 2013
The National Rifle Association was not cowering in fear in its underground bunker complex because Robin Kelly won the second Congressional District primary on Tuesday. That’s the general sentiment of our panelists this week, Carol Felsenthal (Chicago Magazine and The … Continue reading
CN February 14, 2013
Chicago’s gun violence is slow-motion mass killing. Today’s the 5th anniversary of the horrific slaughter at Northern Illinois University. Five people died and 21 were hurt. In 2012 at Harper High School 21 students were wounded and eight others were … Continue reading
CN February 7, 2012
“One way or another, we have to pay, as a society, for the fact that people don’t have enough money to subsist,” says Mayoral Tutorial’s Don Washington in reaction to Governor Quinn’s call for a $10.00 minimum wage. “Either we … Continue reading
CN January 31, 2013
Hadiya Pendleton’s murder this week seemed to somehow change the way Chicago perceived the rash of violence that claimed 42 lives in January alone. Wendell Hutson (DNAInfo Chicago) and Chip Mitchell (WBEZ) cover some of Chicago’s most troubled communities in … Continue reading
