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Lightfoot's executive order aims to mold Chicago into a 'second chance city' for its ex-cons

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 20, 2021

On Nov. 17, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order establishing a council to address the challenges that formerly incarcerated people face.

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Chicago woman who streamed herself looting last summer released from prison on day of arrival

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 11, 2021

A Chicago woman who live-streamed herself looting on The Magnificent Mile last summer was released from prison the same day she arrived.

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Bailey supports eliminating 'unnecessary' FOID cards

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 7, 2021

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) recently released a video on Twitter reaffirming his support for the second amendment.

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Lightfoot urges for vigilance as COVID-19 cases rise: 'It's still real, it's still deadly'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 28, 2021

The city of Chicago is taking measures to mitigate an increase in COVID-19 cases while also preparing to welcome thousands of visitors for its annual Lollapalooza music festival.

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'Data privacy is everyone’s right': Illinois House passes bill to protect the privacy of citizens

By Andy Nghiem | May 14, 2021

As household smart devices harvest increasingly significant amounts of sensitive information from users, the Illinois House has passed a bill to protect citizens' privacy.

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Chicago Contrarian calls alderman's actions at police department 'national embarrassment'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 30, 2021

The alderman of Chicago's 25th Ward, Byron Sigcho-Lopez, recently stormed a Chicago police department to question the arrest of a protestor.

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Loyola University study indicates increase in Chicago crime following 2017 bail reforms

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 9, 2021

A 2020 study by Loyola University confirmed that crime in Chicago actually increased after bail reform was enacted despite claims to the contrary.