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While Spike Lee Filmed ‘Chiraq’: 331 Hurt, 65 Killed in Shootings

by Reporter II September 17, 2015October 30, 2020

Mike Flannery, FOX32 CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – Spike Lee’s upcoming movie is named ‘Chiraq,’ but the director has other words to describe the City of Chicago. Lee spent about six weeks filming his movie in Chicago, and now he’s now talking about the experience. He notes that during the time filming, out of […]

Deadly Weekend in Chicago Highlights City’s Gang Warfare

by Washington Informer July 7, 2015October 30, 2020

#CHIRAQ: More Than Just a Nickname, a Shameful and Tragic Reality for Many

by Washington Informer June 2, 2015October 30, 2020

Spike Lee Accused of ‘Stigmatizing’ Chicago as ‘Chiraq’

by Reporter II April 11, 2015October 30, 2020

Murders, Shootings on the Rise in Chicago

by Washington Informer April 2, 2015October 30, 2020

Violence Wanes in Chicago, but Fear Looms Over Mayor’s Race

by Washington Informer March 31, 2015October 30, 2020

Fewer Homicides in Chicago, but Residents Not Satisfied

by Washington Informer December 2, 2014October 30, 2020

Report: Chicago Police Are Getting Away With Brutality, and Most Of It Is Against Minorities

by Washington Informer October 30, 2014October 30, 2020

2013 Ends with a Big Drop in Homicides in Chicago

by Washington Informer January 6, 2014October 30, 2020

The ‘Chiraq’ War Mentality in Chicago Prevents Solutions

by Washington Informer January 6, 2014October 30, 2020