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Top Chicago news: Wet summer threatens music fests; study says child population up in violent areas

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Published on July 16, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Chicago.

‘Staggering’ number of children exposed to violence in Chicago, new study says 

Even as the number of homicides in Chicago dropped over the last few years, the number of children under 5 living in high-homicide areas got bigger, the new analysis finds.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Chicago teachers and school district on ‘collision course’ over staffing

The teachers union says a big dispute is brewing over staffing levels. If it goes unresolved, teachers could strike by September.

Read the full story on WBEZCuriousCity.

No signs of big ICE raids in Chicago yet, but impact still felt: ‘It will affect everything’

Allies of immigrants in Chicago vow to stay mobilized even though wide-scale ICE raids have yet to be seen.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

'Family of missing Chicago postal worker Kierra Coles continues search

The family of Kierra Coles, who disappeared in October, held a press conference at Daley Plaza asking for the public's help finding her.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

Fests like Lollapalooza brace as Chicago’s wet summer interrupts outdoor concerts 

How Chicago's wet spring and early summer might affect music festivals like Lollapalooza, Pitchfork and Riot Fest.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.


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