How the Failure of Public Housing Is Linked to Gun Violence in Chicago
Daniel HautzingerNovember 11, 2020
The documentary Chicago at the Crossroad shows how the failure of public housing has contributed to gun violence in the city today. "Your housing will dictate every other aspect of your life, from school to food to violence exposure to your percentage of the possibility of actually committing a crime,” says the producer.
Five Ideas That Can Change the Conversation About Gun Violence
Meredith FrancisNovember 12, 2019
Though the number of Chicagoans killed by gun violence has declined in the past two years, the persistent problem is still a reality for many of the city’s residents. WTTW’s new digital series, FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence, examines gun violence from the perspective of five people who have experienced its effects.
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