As crime concerns mount in Chicago’s West Town community, neighbors call for reopening of police station – CBS2 (Chicago)

The demand comes in the wake of several headline-grabbing armed robberies of businesses in the area, and even an incident in which a 12-year-old was held up at gunpoint last year. "This station was closed over 12 years ago against the wishes of the community," said community leader Laura Yepez. "We have been dealing with the aftermath ever since."
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Brian Jones
1 year ago

Should be a no-brainer, however brains are in short supply in the Johnson administration.

David F
1 year ago

Chicago needs no police, just put up Crime Free Zone signs/

Old Joe
1 year ago

Hmm, I’m waiting for the first Re-fund the Police march down the Dan Ryan….

William Butler Hickok
1 year ago
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The marchers will be like clay pigeon’s.

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