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CPD Stats on ShotSpotter Full of Holes, Experts Say
report by the Chicago Police Department (CPD) that said police respond more quickly to ShotSpotter alerts than 911 calls doesn’t make a convincing argument for keeping the technology, according to experts who reviewed it. Eight university professors specializing in data science, sociology and criminology said the report lacked a number of key statistical measurements, and […] The post CPD Stats on ShotSpotter Full of Holes, Experts Say appeared first on South Side Weekly.
South Shore Residents Discuss Generational Wealth With Financial Experts
Topics ranged from demystifying the stigma and fear associated with financial institutions within the Black community, budgeting, and navigating today’s economy and job market. The post South Shore Residents Discuss Generational Wealth With Financial Experts appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Report: Many School Districts Have Reformed or Removed Police Since 2020
The study by the Chicago Justice Project also found no evidence police in schools reduce crime. The post Report: Many School Districts Have Reformed or Removed Police Since 2020 appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Marijuana reclassified, Candace Parker retires, CPS change from student based budgeting, and Chief Keef at Summer Smash
Marijuana reclassified Last week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) moved to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. Schedule III drugs are a less tightly regulated category in which federal rules allow for some medical uses, but the proposal would not legalize marijuana for recreational use. Schedule III drugs […] The post Marijuana reclassified, Candace Parker retires, CPS change from student based budgeting, and Chief Keef at Summer Smash appeared first on South Side Weekly.
‘Everyone Is Mad at the Wrong People’: Black Organizers Call for Focus and Nuance in the Affordable Housing Blame Game
hile anti-migrant sentiments have been expressed by many Chicagoans of different backgrounds, much media focus has been on the Black community’s historical tension with Latinx communities. However, lifelong Black housing advocates say that the energy spent on anti-migrant protests could be more productively used if it was channeled toward addressing the root causes of housing […] The post ‘Everyone Is Mad at the Wrong People’: Black Organizers Call for Focus and Nuance in the Affordable Housing Blame Game appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Students Occupy University of Chicago Campus and Demand Divestment from Israel
Over 100 students erected tents on the main quad this morning, following dozens of encampments at universities across the country. The post Students Occupy University of Chicago Campus and Demand Divestment from Israel appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Chicagoans and Artists Advocate for Housing Through Printmaking
Red Line Service connects professional artists with artists who have lived experience of homelessness. The post Chicagoans and Artists Advocate for Housing Through Printmaking appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Online Political Disinfo Undermines Informed Decisions in Chinatown
Chinatown leaders organize fact-checking workshops to fight growing disinformation in their community. The post Online Political Disinfo Undermines Informed Decisions in Chinatown appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Hip-Hop Talk Series ‘Legend Conversation’ Comes to the South Side
hen life gets too overwhelming, sometimes all there is to do is hit snooze. For Alexander Fruchter, a power nap during one of his rock-bottom moments turned into the birth of Legend Conversation—a live interview and dinner series featuring some of the most notable and heavyweight names in the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. “I woke […] The post Hip-Hop Talk Series ‘Legend Conversation’ Comes to the South Side appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Review: “Purpose” Sparks Conversations on Identity, Belonging, and Change
Rashad’s directorial vision explores our will to live and find purpose, particularly through the lens of family. The post Review: “Purpose” Sparks Conversations on Identity, Belonging, and Change appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Referenda Wins Behind Them, CBA Organizers Fight On
Two precincts in the 7th ward voted to pass an ordinance that would address ongoing displacement, in part due to construction of the Obama Presidential Center. The post Referenda Wins Behind Them, CBA Organizers Fight On appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Chicago Millennials Discuss How the City Has Been Depicted On Screen
TV shows set in Chicago have shaped perceptions of the Windy City—and at times have complemented or run counter to cable-news depictions of the South Side. The post Chicago Millennials Discuss How the City Has Been Depicted On Screen appeared first on South Side Weekly.
9-year old girl killed, Neighborhood travel series, and Housing Issue survey
9-year old girl killed in Back of the Yards shooting A shooting in Back of the Yards killed a nine-year-old girl and injured ten other family members, including three children and the girl’s mother Saturday night, April 13. Ariana Molina, was shot in the head and rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital, where she was pronounced […] The post 9-year old girl killed, Neighborhood travel series, and Housing Issue survey appeared first on South Side Weekly.
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