Activists called for the city to drastically boost its funding of violence prevention programs Tuesday morning, as they set a goal of reducing gun violence in the city by 20 percent in 2020.
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96-year-old woman has been greeting O’Hare passengers for 50 years
96-year-old woman has been greeting O’Hare passengers for 50 years. June Kreplin is 96 years old and one of the longest serving volunteers at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
Apartment Hunt: Restored Lathrop complex retains historical features enhanced by lush green space, glossy finishes
A former public housing complex has undergone a major rehab that complements its historic architecture with redesigned floor plans and modern finishes.
Gov. Pritzker signs law removing driver’s license suspension as penalty for non-moving violations
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new bill into law Friday to help drivers in Illinois. The state is getting rid of the penalty that would suspend people’s driver’s license for non-moving violations.
Chicago To Spend $6M On ‘Street Outreach’ To Reduce Gun Violence
The city of Chicago is taking the first steps toward fulfilling Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pledge to spend millions more dollars this year on community-based violence prevention efforts in the parts of the city suffering the most from gun violence.
Lawyers: Immigration Court System Is ‘Red Tape Gone Crazy’
One of the nation’s largest legal advocacy groups for immigrants runs a free legal help desk from a windowless room inside Chicago’s immigration court.