Chicago Crime Commission
Mexican Drug Lord Named Chicago’s ‘Public Enemy Number One’
The Chicago Crime Commission said no criminal since Al Capone has been more deserving of the title “Public Enemy Number One” than Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, head of the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico, which is responsible for much of the street gang violence in the city.
Lawsuit: Crime Commission Book Mislabels Man As Gang Leader
The Chicago Crime Commission is on the receiving end of a lawsuit claiming the commission has the wrong guy.
Book Shows How Gangs Are Using Social Media
A new book spells out how Chicago area street gangs are using social media to plot and carry out their dirty work.
Crime Commission Honors Officers For Outstanding Work
City, suburban and federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors are being recognized tonight for the outstanding work they have done in solving murders and reducing the number of gang members, guns and drugs on the street.
Chicago’s Former Police Superintendent Disagrees With New Emphasis On Beat Cops
Former Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis discusses his feelings about being moved out and how he thinks his replacement is doing. CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson reports.
Crime Commission Blasts Gambling Expansion Plan
The Chicago Crime Commission on Wednesday said that legislation to allow for a massive expansion of gambling in Illinois is “deeply flawed” and would be bad for the state.
In New Role, Weis Vows To Help ‘Tamp Down’ Gang, Gun Violence
Former Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis says his first priority as the new deputy director of the Chicago Crime Commission will be to assess the causes of gang and gun violence.
Weis To Take Post At Chicago Crime Commission
Former police Supt. Jody Weis has a new job that will keep him in Chicago.
Survey: Most Illinois Residents Oppose Gambling Expansion
In a new survey, the Chicago Crime Commission says voters throughout the state are against the expansion of casino gambling, as a bill now on Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk would authorize.
Commission: Gambling Expansion Will Draw Organized Crime
The Chicago Crime Commission is warning Gov. Pat Quinn that if he signs the gambling expansion legislation now on his desk, organized crime will be involved.
Crime Commission Wants Gaming Board Chairman Re-Appointed
The Chicago Crime Commission is urging Gov. Pat Quinn to re-appoint the retired judge who heads the Illinois Gaming Board.
Lawmakers To Take Up Gambling Expansion
Illinois lawmakers are expected to take up a major gambling expansion bill this week.
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