COVID-19
FBI investigating Loretto Hospital’s vaccination program
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After reports that doses went to ineligible people with ties to hospital administrators, a federal grand jury is investigating.
Community
West Side residents more likely to be ticketed, investigation finds
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The investigation by ProPublic Illinois and WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio found that Austin and nine other of Chicago’s 77 community areas have duplicate ticket rates that are more than 4.5 times the median for the city.
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accountability
Federal justice hearings on Chicago police start June 20
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Starting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Malcolm X City College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., the U.S. Justice Department will hold public forums through mid-July as part of its investigation of the department.
Chicago City Council
Federal officials investigating check given to West Side alderman
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Jason Ervin, who represents the 28th Ward in the Chicago City Council, was not available for comment, but a spokesman confirmed the elected official is “Individual A” named in a criminal complaint filed against Franshuan Myles of Divine Praise Inc.
15th District Police
Laquan McDonald case hangs over Austin tree-lighting event
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Participants at the annual celebration focused on coming together and healing the community as the protests continue.
Community
West Side lawmaker wants to ban red light cameras
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Rep. La Shawn Ford recommends that a task force be created to study the best practices and require Chicago to show it can improve its system.
News
Missing 15-year-old remembered
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Family and friends of Yasmin Acree gathered Wednesday to mark the six-year anniversary of the high school freshman’s disappearance. They believe they know who’s responsible and question what police are doing to solve the case.
News
West Side teen’s death affects many for years to come
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The trauma of 16-year-old Antonio Fenner’s killing reverberates through his circle of friends and family.
News
Emmet Elementary parents accuse administrator of misconduct
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Chicago Public Schools won’t confirm the details of their investigation, but an official says the district is looking into allegations made against the assistant principal.