Every Other Hour

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Making A Big Dent In Chicago's Violence Could Take Tens Of Thousands Of Jobs Jul 06, 2017

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Officials say jobs are key to reducing violence, but they’re not talking about the size an employment program would have to be — or how much it would cost. So WBEZ took a crack at the calculations.

Gunshots Or Fireworks? Here’s How Chicago Cops Know Jun 30, 2017

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Chicago is paying millions for technology that detects where gunshots occur. But it’s not clear whether this helps solve crimes.

'Do I Look Like I'm Packing?' Chicago’s 50 Aldermen On Whether They Carry A Gun Jun 17, 2017

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The decision to carry a concealed gun is personal — and it’s a topic that can be pretty uncomfortable to bring up in a city shaken by gun violence. Especially if you’re a Chicago politician.

“Do I look like I’m packing?” Ald. Margaret Laurino (39th Ward) quipped before a recent City Council meeting, her eyes widening at the question.

WBEZ asked every one of Chicago’s 50 aldermen if they carry a concealed weapon, as part of a project on Chicago violence that looks at who picks up a gun and why.

The Guidance Gap: Why Support For Young Men Leaving Jail Is Sparse Jun 10, 2017

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Programs offering therapy and job help to young men are sparse, but experts say this age group is at the center of Chicago’s gun violence.

Making Our Own Heroes: Chicagoans Teach First Aid For Gunshot Wounds Jun 04, 2017

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When a man burst through her back door after being shot, Journey Jamison was able to help, because of a training program called UMedics.

Every Other Hour: Shooting Feels ‘Like A Drug’ May 22, 2017

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The first time Reed opened fire on a rival gang member, he says he got hooked on shooting. “It’s like an adrenalin boost. Like ... I’m da man!” he says. “You know, I enjoyed it.”

In Chicago, A Stark Racial Disparity In Gun Violence May 15, 2017

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In Chicago, more than 80 percent of homicide victims are black.

Every Other Hour: How much can the ATF help Chicago? May 01, 2017

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When Chicago cops find a gun at a crime scene, they ask the feds where it came from. How much can the ATF really help?

WBEZ's Natalie Moore has the story.

Every Other Hour: A Disputed Shot May 01, 2017

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One bullet. A paralyzed teen. No jail time. How carrying an illegal gun turned a robbery into a tragedy.

WBEZ's Miles Bryan has the story.

Every Other Hour: Moms On Every Block May 01, 2017