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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Funding Freeze: Key Programs Saved—for Now

The Trump administration has announced a halt on federal grants and loans starting today (Jan. 28) at 4 p.m. CT. But minutes before the freeze...

Illinois Attorney General Issues Guidance on Law Enforcement’s Role in Immigration Enforcement

Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued new guidance to Illinois law enforcement, stressing their duty to follow state laws that restrict involvement in federal immigration...

Chicago Urges Residents to Prepare for Extreme Cold: Warming Centers Available January 13-15

Photo Credit: Getty Images The City of Chicago encourages residents to be prepared for drop in temperatures beginning Monday, January 13 through Wednesday, January 15...

Strides for Peace Expo Inspires Chicago to Unite Against Gun Violence

All Photos Courtesy of Ashford Media Group The fight to prevent gun violence in Chicago gained renewed momentum recently at the Second Annual Strides for...

Oak Park Detective Allan Reddins Killed in Line of Duty: First Officer Lost Since 1938

Detective Allan Reddins, 40, of Chicago was killed in the line of duty on Friday morning. Reddins responded to reports of an armed individual near...

This Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone

Mural by artist Chris Wright on Metropolitan Avenue in East Atlanta. Art Rudick/Atlanta Street Art Map, CC BY-ND by Ishita Chordia, University of Washington Homelessness has...

OPINION: Smoke Alarms and Gunshot Detection—Saving Lives

By Ralph Clark Imagine, for a moment, that you live in a community with an elevated risk of fire.  And despite interventions—such as updating building...

Q&A Part 2: Deputy Mayor on What Comes Next After ShotSpotter

As the city explores alternatives, Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood shares the Johnson Administration’s vision for investing in people and improving first...

Q&A Part 1: Deputy Mayor on Chicago Ending ShotSpotter and City’s Next Steps

ShotSpotter and Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood (Photo Credits: chicagojustice.org and Chicago Mayor's Office). This Sunday marks two weeks since Chicago officially ended...

Exclusive Q&A: Ralph Clark on ShotSpotter Controversy and City Council Vote

Ralph Clark, CEO of SoundThinking, spoke exclusively to The Chicago Defender about the technology's value and the implications of the council's decision (Photo...

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