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Former Police Chief Criticizes Narratives Around ICE Operation in Chicago
Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside Police Chief, remembers Chicago as “the safest it’s been in over 10 years” when federal agents…
Nobel Laureate James Heckman Challenges “Zip Code Is Destiny” Claims, Urges Policy Shift to Strengthening Families
Nobel laureate economist James Heckman (University of Chicago, Archbridge Institute) challenges the “ZIP Code is destiny” argument, urging focus on…
Paul Vallas: Chicago’s Crime and Education Failures Are the Result of Political Choices
Paul Vallas, CEO of the McKenzie Foundation and previously served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools, reveals the results Chicago…
Former CPD Superintendent Jody Weis Blasts State Rhetoric on ICE and National Guard
As Chicago officials and festival organizers continue to cancel Mexican Independence Day events over fears of possible ICE activity and…
Arne Duncan Defends Violence Prevention Efforts Amid Debate on National Guard Deployment
Managing Partner at Emerson Collective, former U.S. Secretary of Education, and founder of Chicago CRED, Arne Duncan, defends his NY…
Alderman Ray Lopez Pushes Back on Pritzker and Johnson’s ICE, National Guard Rhetoric
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a press conference this week warning residents that federal immigration…
Former CPD Lieutenant: National Guard Could Relieve Strain on Chicago Police
Former Chicago Police Lieutenant John Garrido points to CPD’s long history of working with the National Guard — and says…
Rep. La Shawn Ford Calls for Collaboration on Public Safety, Not Confrontation
La Shawn Ford is Illinois State Representative for the 8th district and candidate for Illinois’ 7th congressional district.
Ted Dabrowski: Chicago’s Crime Crisis Is an Emergency, Not Politics
The debate over whether to deploy the National Guard to Chicago continues to spark heated reactions. Governor J.B. Pritzker and…