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2019年1月29日 星期二

Why the Illinois exodus? | Gang policy stuck in the 1990s | Chicago's deep freeze in 5 charts

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January 29, 2019

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Gang violence in Chicago changing, but policymakers slow to catch up, report says

Tuesday, Jan 29

With the structure of storied supergangs like the Gangster Disciples and the Vice Lords long gone, a report on Chicago gangs by UIC's Great Cities Institute finds the nature of gang violence in Chicago has been changing but that public safety policy appears stuck in the 1990s.

Union backs Toni Preckwinkle, and she's got its back

When push came to shove in Toni Preckwinkle's political career, SEIU backed her with campaign cash and workers. And she had their backs when it came to contracts, pensions and legislative agendas.

'I'm safe here': Transgender inmate describes life at Illinois women's prison after rare transfer based on gender identity

A transgender inmate in an Illinois prison fought in court to be moved to an women's facility after saying she was sexually abused and harassed. Now at the new facility, Strawberry Hampton gives her first interview.

Temperatures plummet in Chicago area as polar vortex cold snap begins

Arctic air began to chill Chicago overnight, with temperatures plummeting from a high of 34 Monday to 3 degrees before dawn Tuesday.  

ALSO: From CPS to Lincoln Park Zoo here's a running list of closings | "If you don't have to be outside, don't." | Recent deaths show dangers of cold weather

Early voting in Chicago's election starts today. Here's what you need to know.

Chicago voters can cast their ballot for mayor, alderman and the other city offices up for grabs starting Tuesday, even though candidates have about a month left of jockeying before the Feb. 26 election.

ALSO: Chicago Voting GuideWho are the candidates for mayor of Chicago?

 

Commentary: Why the Illinois exodus? The rich get bashed, and off they go

The familiar anguish: We tried to make it work … we waited until the kids were out of school … we worked up the costs and finally put the house on the market. And finally: We had to break up. With Illinois. Columnist Kristen McQueary on short-sighted policies to tax the wealthy in Illinois.

Polar bears at the zoo will love the arctic weather, but other animals could face fight for survival

The wild and feral animals that live outdoors in Chicago could be fighting for their lives Wednesday and Thursday when the polar vortex brings temperatures expected to dip more than 20 degrees below zero.

Chicago's deep freeze (and the winter so far) in 5 charts

Here are five charts that show how cold it will be in Chicago and what the winter has held so far.

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