Getting down outside of downtown

Don Sjoerdsma

Don Sjoerdsma is a graduate student of journalism at Medill.

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THIS WEEK’S EDITION – Crime in Chicago

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Crime in Chicago unfortunately is always a new worthy topic. In fact, in 2012 the murder rate has climbed from the previous year, after a steady decline in murder victims from 1991. In this issue our reporters explore safety tips, statisitcs, organizations such as Ceasefire, and most memorable Chicago crimes.

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