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Tag: violence

Posted inNews

Student ‘peace warriors’ spread message of nonviolence

by Mauricio Pena/Chalkbeat November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

As a child, DeMarcus Thompson spent most of his time inside his house. His mom worried about the shootings that regularly erupted on his block and didn’t want to risk letting him play outside. Now, as a Peace Warrior at North Lawndale College Prep, the 17-year-old’s mission is to stop fights at his school before […]

Posted inOpinion

Time to really get angry about the violence

by Arlene Jones September 6, 2022September 6, 2022
Posted inNews

Teen activist, granddaughter of local NAACP leader fatally shot

by Stacey Sheridan June 27, 2022June 27, 2022
Posted inPolice & Fire

Cop shot teen in back while arms were raised, family says

by Pascal Sabino/Block Club Chicago June 1, 2022June 1, 2022
Posted inNews

After violence, city moves up weekend curfew for minors

by Kelly Bauer/Block Club Chicago May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Posted inOpinion

Accountability is the key

by Arlene Jones January 31, 2022January 31, 2022
Posted inNews

New violence prevention task force seeks public input

by Jordyn Harrison/Austin Talks November 2, 2021November 2, 2021
Posted inNews

Illinois Supreme Court strikes down county tax on guns

by JERRY NOWICKI October 27, 2021October 27, 2021
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Cycling while Black

by Pascal Sabino/Block Club Chicago October 20, 2021

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