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Campus crime figures don't tell the whole story

A national database provides some information about campus crime, but it is far from perfect, experts and critics agree. Kids attending Chicago colleges say they feel safe.

9 months ago | Peter Sachs

Sobczyk to tackle gang crime as new Rogers Park commander

Rogers Parks police commander David Sobczyk was picked for the job to help deal with gang-related crimes, which statistics show are on the rise.

10 months ago | Tasneem Nomanbhai

Mental health centers say budget cuts mean crime, higher costs

Gov. Rod Blagojevich cut millions from the city's substance abuse and mental health treatment programs. Health advocates are urging him to restore funding.

1 year ago | Megan Cottrell

9 school employees indicted in payroll scam

Seven of the employees, who include teachers and clerks have resigned or been fired, the school district says. Disciplinary action is pending against two payroll clerks accused of processing bogus checks.

1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker

Police pushing ahead with plan to buy M4 rifles

The Chicago police superintentdent says the department is buying military-style rifles for street cops even though members of the community are against it.

1 year ago | Peter Sachs

Faith summit to critique criminal justice system

More than 1,000 people representing diverse religions are meeting this weekend to address problems within the criminal justice system. They want more education and rehabilitation programs.

1 year ago | Craig Kanalley

Logan Square residents call for more police

Parents and community members filled a Logan Square elementary school auditorium yesterday to voice concerns over what they see as an inadequate level of police protection for the area.

1 year ago | Kwame Shorter

13-year-old beaten in Rogers Park

1 year ago | LAURA ELIA

River North bank robbed

1 year ago | Shannon McGee

17th ward alderman says Englewood gets a bad rap

Alderman Latasha Thomas says the South Side neighborhood she represents takes an undeserved beating in the press as a place where only crime and poverty make the headlines.

1 year ago | Marcie Hill

17-year-old charged with homicide

1 year ago | Kwame Shorter

Police: Victim stabbed would-be muggers

A 16-year-old, suffering from a stab wound to the chest, was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. A second teen was in serious condition.

1 year ago | Kwame Shorter

Burglaries worry North Center residents

Burglars have hit eight homes in the neighborhood within the past month, mostly entering through unlocked garages. Cops say the crimes are often the work of repeat offenders.

1 year ago | Tim Mannion

Police targeting car break-ins in Lincoln Park

Car owners warned to take GPS units out

1 year ago | Nicole La Cava

Crime falls in Andersonville

Cops say burglaries, car thefts down

1 year ago | Patricia Schnepf
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