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McCarthy: Overall Crime Rate Dropping In Chicago
The numbers are in, and overall crime is dropping in Chicago.
Despite Weekend Violence, Top Cop Says Police Making Progress Fighting Crime
Chicago’s police superintendent says his department is making a significant dent in the city’s crime rate.
Emanuel: Long-Term Strategies Needed To Lower Spiking Crime
Facing a setback in efforts to reduce gun violence and make Chicago a safer place to live, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday that police are focusing on long-term strategies to target street gangs.
Auto Thefts Surge In Chicago
The good news: Many Chicago crime rates have dropped. The bad news: Auto theft has spiked. CBS 2’s Kristyn Hartman talks to a victim.
Murders And Car Theft Up, Overall Crime Down For January
Though murders have increased 27.3 percent compared to last January, there was a “double-digit’’ drop in overall crime last month, police said.
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- Students Disciplined For ‘Sexting’ Incident At Evanston Township HighIn a letter to parents dated Thursday, District 202 Supt. Eric Witherspoon wrote that girls sent inappropriate photos to members of the varsity baseball team.265
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