The year 2009 was a difficult one for the city of Chicago, and for the country as a whole. The Great Recession had hit, and many people found themselves out of work as businesses closed their doors or downsized. In March of that year, we spoke with five Chicagoans who had recently lost their jobs….
It’s 2009, and the city of Chicago is facing a serious problem: rising crime rates. In response, the new police superintendent Jody Weis put forward a controversial strategy that emphasized technology over people. Specifically, Weis suggested that cameras could be used to replace cops in certain situations. Are the Cop Cameras Accurate? At first glance,…
Table of Contents Introduction Blizzard of 2010 Hits Chicago Chicago Bears Lose Super Bowl XLIV Daley Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election Chicago Public Schools Announce Budget Cuts Chicago Hosts NBA All-Star Weekend Introduction In February 2010, Chicago experienced a major blizzard that caused widespread disruption and damage throughout the city. The storm, which lasted…
