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Obama To Students: Stronger Gun Laws, Economic Measures Will Make Streets Safer
President Barack Obama made a pitch for tighter firearms controls as well as economic measures that he says could improve young peoples’ safety in the long run.
No Bond For Suspects In Hadiya Pendleton’s Murder
Bond has been denied for the two purported gang members allegedly responsible for gunning down a 15-year-old honor student two weeks ago.
2 Charged In Hadiya Pendleton’s Murder
Two Chicago men have been charged with the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, the 15-year-old high school honor student who was gunned down at a Kenwood neighborhood park late last month, only days after marching at President Obama’s inauguration.
Michelle Obama To Attend Hadiya Pendleton’s Funeral
Michelle Obama is planning to attend the funeral of a teenager who was shot and killed about a week after she had performed at the president’s inauguration.
Your Chicago: Little Black Pearl Options Lab School
Students at the Kenwood high school are taught traditional subjects through the lens of art. CBS 2′s Kate Sullivan reports.
Reward Increased In Kenwood Teen’s Slaying
As Kenwood neighborhood residents gathered at a local high school to remember a slain honors student Friday, a group of Chicago ministers announced the reward for information helping find Hadiya Pendleton’s killer has risen to $30,000.
Emanuel Chokes Up Discussing Teen’s Murder: ‘She Is What Is Best In Our City’
An emotional Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Kenwood, a week after performing with her school band at President Obama’s inaugural, was “what is best in our city,” and the gunman who killed her was a “punk.”
Emanuel Meets With Slain Teen’s Family, Classmates
An $11,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the gunman who killed an honor student in Kenwood, a week after she had performed with her school band at President Barack Obama’s inauguration in Washington.
At Least 3 Dead, 8 Wounded By Gunfire Throughout City
A 15-year-old girl and two men are dead, and at least eight other people were wounded by gunfire throughout the city Tuesday, police said.
Two Injured In Kenwood Senior High Rise Fire
Two elderly people were injured in a fire in a high-rise building in the South Side Kenwood.
South Side Celebrating 4 More Years As President’s Home
For much of the nation, Tuesday’s election was just another election, but for residents of the South Side, it was neighborhood news.
Another Person Shot Near Obama’s Chicago Home
A teenage boy was shot about a block from President Obama’s home, in the second such incident in the past week.
Man, Teenager Charged In Kenwood Murder, Robbery
A man and a 17-year-old boy have been charged in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of a man sitting in a vehicle with his girlfriend in the South Side Kenwood neighborhood early Saturday.
7 Dead, 24 Others Wounded In Weekend Violence
It has been a terrifying and deadly weekend in Chicago, with at least seven people dead and at least 24 more wounded in shootings since Friday afternoon.
Police Warn Of Cab Robberies On South Side
Police are warning taxi drivers to be on the alert after a string of armed robberies in cabs in the South Side Kenwood neighborhood.
Obama In Chicago To Raise Campaign Cash
President Obama returned to Chicago on Saturday doing well in the polls but now trailing Republican Mitt Romney in raising campaign cash.
President, Family Attend Chicago Wedding
President Barack Obama wore a tan suit and light-colored tie Saturday evening as he walked with his family to the wedding of Laura Jarrett, the daughter of senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Obama Family In Town For Wedding, Extended Stay
South Side locals wonder whether they’ll get a glimpse of the First Family when President Obama camps out this weekend in his Kenwood neighborhood. CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker reports.
Report: 200 Cops To Work As Security For Valerie Jarrett’s Daughter’s Wedding
A published report says between 100 and 200 Chicago Police officers will be off the streets Saturday to provide security for the wedding of top White House adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Obama Returning To Chicago To Attend Wedding Of Valerie Jarrett’s Daughter
President Obama is returning to Chicago this weekend to attend the wedding of the daughter of his close adviser, Valerie Jarrett.
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