Resident Documents Neglect in Her West Side Neighborhood
After many nights of loud music and drug dealers lingering outside, Aleksandra Hodowany decided to capture the hardships of her neighborhood. Hodowany, a 37-year-old student at John Marshall Law School, is making a documentary covering the neglect and lack of police enforcement in her East Garfield Park neighborhood. Hodowany has been living in East Garfield […]
Drug Expulsions On the Rise at Jones College Prep
A recent influx of drug expulsions prompted a school council meeting at Jones College Prep on April 12. “We’ve seen a fairly drastic increase in drug-related expulsions,” said Dr. Joseph Powers, principal at Jones. “More specifically, a huge upsurge within the last year.” Jones College Prep has seen enough of a drastic increase in drug-related […]
Misdemeanor Drug Offenders Could Lose Their Licenses
People convicted of drug crimes in Illinois could face an automatic six-month suspension of their drivers’ licenses, a proposal that is drawing sharp criticism from drug policy analysts. House Bill 5720 would require drug offenders to stay out of the driver’s seat for a period of six months for the first offense and one year […]
Gun Shots Dampen Spirits of Anti-Crime Neighborhood Group in Uptown
Despite “positive loitering” efforts by Uptown community members near the corner of Lawrence Avenue and Sheridan Road a week ago Friday, shots were fired there two days later, making some question the success of the anti-crime strategy. The Uptown Chicago Commission, a community organization that strives to improve the quality of life in Uptown, has […]
