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Asean Johnson talks to NBC Chicago's 'The Talk' (Photo courtesy of NBC Chicago)

Is this 9-year-old the future mayor of Chicago?

Lilly Workneh
VIDEO - The charisma and charm of 9-year-old Asean Johnson has many suggesting that he may be the future mayor of Chicago while others herald him as a strong prospect in becoming one of America’s greatest leaders...
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Urban Prep Academy (Courtesy NBC Chicago)

100 percent of Urban Prep seniors college-bound

Sharon Wright and BJ Lutz, NBC Chicago
NBC Chicago - Urban Prep Academy is continuing its record of success...
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses a plan to reassign 200 police officers from administrative duties back to patrol duties during a press conference on January 31, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago has been faced with a rising murder rate largely attributed to an increase in gang related violence. Last year the city had more than 500 murders. The city has had more than 40 murders in January 2013, surpassing the total for January 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

After Hadiya, Chicago to put 200 cops on street

Tracy Connor, Staff Writer, NBC News
NBC NEWS - Two days after a teen who performed at President Obama's inauguration weekend was gunned down, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to yank 200 cops from desk jobs and make them fight crime on the streets...
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Scene outside St. Columbanus Church in Chicago after a shooting at the funeral of a known gang member.

Chicago cops increase security at gang funerals

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NBC CHICAGO - Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday the police will start treating funerals of reputed gang members as "gang events." That means increased police presence at funerals as well as searches and pat-downs outside churches and funeral homes.
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Hip-Hop Duo Rebel Diaz supports Chicago teachers strike

Hip-hop duo raps support for Chicago teachers

Ugonna Okpalaoka
theGRIO REPORT - Among the storm of praise and criticism surrounding Chicago’s teachers strike, the city’s educators seem to have picked up some new supporters...
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