Jeremiah Trask, 5, who lost an uncle to violence, takes part in an anti-violence protest outside St. Sabina church.Police authorize overtime to help curb rising violence (click here)
By
Jeremy Gorner, David Heinzmann and Peter Nickeas, Chicago Tribune
reporters
June
12, 2012
With
homicides soaring so far this year and another bloody weekend in the
books, Chicago police intend to announce at roll calls that overtime
will be paid to officers working their days off beginning this
weekend, according to a department-issued memo obtained by the
Tribune.
The communication from First Deputy Superintendent Alfonza Wysinger makes clear that the initiative is targeted at curbing the growing violence. It comes at a time when the city is struggling with budget woes....
The communication from First Deputy Superintendent Alfonza Wysinger makes clear that the initiative is targeted at curbing the growing violence. It comes at a time when the city is struggling with budget woes....
When
gangs fracture there can be a spike in violence while members seek to
re-establish their own authority, compete and create new gangs. If
Chicago's finest are making an impact on gang violence, they will
attempt to reorganize to shed the knowledge currently at play by
authorities.
Gang
organizers ain't completely stupid, they know how the streets work
and will seek to harness power. Chicago is correct to increase police
presence while protesters call for cessation of violence.
The
police need to ask what has changed for gangs in the way of resources
lately, less drugs on the street, a crack down on prostitution, what
has changed over the past few months to cause stress on the street
with the gangs. A review of those arrested within six to eight months
of the latest violence might provide a clue. If the gangs feel
threatened they will become scared and look to change their
leadership, too. I wish the city of Chicago great success in ending
the violence and bringing down the gangs.
Fractured gangs blamed for Chicago homicide surge (click here)
By DON BABWIN
CHICAGO — There are many theories about what has caused a recent spike in Chicago's homicide rate, including a splintering of established drug gangs, the warm winter and high unemployment in some neighborhoods that seem a world away from the city's beaches, lush parks and skyscrapers....
I
question if the 'good weather' as a reason for increased violence. If
that were the case there would be increases in violence across an
entire year when good weather occurred. It isn't the weather, come on
now.
8Shot Dead in Chicago, 40 Injured for Second Weekend in a Row (VIDEO)(click here)
By
Sami K. Martin , Christian Post Contributor
June
11, 2012|12:27 pmA
weekend in Chicago turned deadly, with eight people killed and 43
left wounded. At least one was a teenager, and police are wondering
how the violence could have escalated across the city and left so
many hurt."None of it is OK," Chicago Police Supt. Garry
McCarthy told NBCChicago.com. "And I don't want it to seem like
we're managing it, but the realistic expectations have to be over the
long-term," he stated.It is believed that the majority of
violence was gang-related. Two were shot during a party in the
Back-of-the-Yards neighborhood last night. A pair of siblings was
shot as they sat in their vehicle; an SUV approached the vehicle,
opened fire and killed 21-year-old Derrick Wilkerson and injured his
19-year-old brother....
Maybe,
just maybe, members of Chicago gangs (I am thinking ladies with
children) are finding graduation is a better option than waiting for
Daddy to get out of jail. It could be, ya know? Women can be just
that status conscience. Getting an education and making money just
might be more inviting sometimes.
Rahm Emanuel celebrates a record graduation rate (click here)
By
RAHM EMANUEL
Daily Splash columnist
June 10, 2012 9:20PM
Daily Splash columnist
June 10, 2012 9:20PM
It was
commencement weekend in Chicago and this year we have a lot to
celebrate. For the first time on record, Chicago
Public Schools have achieved higher than a 60 percent graduation
rate. A higher percentage of those graduates are
enrolling in college next year than in any year since CPS started
keeping records. I had the honor of speaking to the Class of 2012 at
Morgan Park High School where 80 percent of seniors are graduating,
as well as at Golder College Prep where 100 percent of seniors are
graduating. ...
AND JOBS can be a
good reason to stop participation in a 'drug economy on the street.'
Maybe, huh? Maybe a high school graduation with the promise of good
paying jobs in Chicago could be a real incentive to live the life of
a legitimate citizen. Could be.
RahmEmanuel forms Chicago Infrastructure Trust (click here)
THE
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posted
Jun 11, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
CHICAGO
— Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has picked five people to serve on the
inaugural board of the Chicago Infrastructure Trust.
The
City Council approved formation of the trust in April. The program
includes plans to replace crumbling commuter rail stations and
century-old water pipes. The trust will start with $225 million in
energy efficiency projects for government buildings.
Emanuel
today announced his choices for the board, saying they were chosen
for their finance and infrastructure experience and they'll operate
under the "strictest fiduciary and ethical standards."
Emanuel's
picks are: retired Boeing executive James Bell; former Sara Lee
executive Diana Ferguson; attorney David Hoffman; Alderman John Pope;
and Chicago Federation of Labor President Jorge Ramirez.
The
appointments must be approved by the Chicago City Council.
Go,
Rham, Go !!!!!!
Previous
to Rahm Emanuel taking office as Mayor of Chicago, the city has an 11%
unemployment rate January 2010. The new mayor is doing a lot right.
Chicago area jobless rate drops to 8.9% (click here)
March
29, 2012 2:08PM
The
Chicago area unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent in February, down
significantly from 9.6 percent a year ago, according to data released
Thursday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
It
was the lowest monthly rate reported since local unemployment reached
a peak of 11.8 percent in January 2010. The local jobless rate, which
is not seasonally adjusted, was 9.6 percent in January....
