Hadiya Pendleton

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March 11, 2013

911 tapes released in Hadiya Pendleton shooting

CHICAGO - The frantic 911 calls that came the night Hadiya Pendleton was gunned down in a Chicago park were…
February 27, 2013

Gun control is the real winner in race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

theGRIO REPORT - In a race where guns quickly dominated the debate, gun control advocate Robin Kelly clinched the Democratic…
February 18, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton mother featured in new gun control ad

VIDEO - Cleopatra Cowley, mother of the Chicago teen shot and killed just a week after performing at President Barack…
February 17, 2013

Chicago woman killed same day sister sat behind Obama

CHICAGO (AP) - An 18-year-old Chicago woman was killed on the same day her sister sat on the stage behind…
February 16, 2013

Obama says gun violence killing too many children

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama returned home to Chicago Friday and as expected, gave a spirited discussion on the…
February 15, 2013

Chicago residents expect Obama to address gun violence during visit

theGRIO REPORT - As President Barack Obama returns home to Chicago Friday, many residents are coming off of an emotionally…
February 15, 2013

Sen. Mark Kirk wants to name new gun bill after Hadiya Pendleton

theGRIO REPORT - Illinois senator Mark Kirk (R) plans to name a new gun bill after slain Chicago teen, Hadiya…
February 14, 2013

Obama spoke personally with Pendletons after the State of the Union

theGRIO REPORT - One of the photos released by the White House after this week's State of the Union address…
February 12, 2013

State of the Union: Obama impassioned on gun control

theGRIO REPORT - Obama used the conclusion of his speech to tens of millions of Americans to demand Congress vote…
February 12, 2013

Prosecutor: Chicago gang war led to Hadiya Pendelton's death

CHICAGO (AP) - Two men circled a park on Chicago's South Side looking for members of a rival gang before…
February 12, 2013

No bail for Chicago gang members in Hadiya Pendleton's death

CHICAGO (AP) - Two men charged in the death of a 15-year-old Chicago honor student were ordered held without bail…
February 12, 2013

Guns dominate race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

CHICAGO (AP) - After months of drama surrounding Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat in Congress, the race to replace the congressman…
February 12, 2013

2 charged in shooting death of Hadiya Pendleton

CHICAGO (AP) - Two Chicago gang members charged Monday in the death of a 15-year-old honor student mistook her and…
February 11, 2013

Obama to visit Chicago after State of the Union, Hadiya Pendleton's mother will be first lady's guest

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama will visit Chicago on Friday, and Hadiya Pendleton's mother Cleoaptra will be a guest of…
February 10, 2013

2 suspects in custody in Hadiya Pendleton killing

CHICAGO (AP) - Two men were taken into custody Sunday as "persons of interest" in the fatal shooting of a…
February 9, 2013

Portrait of grief: Hadiya Pendleton funeral in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including first lady Michelle Obama packed the funeral Saturday for a Chicago…
February 9, 2013

With first lady in attendance, Chicago buries slain teen Hadiya Pendleton

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including first lady Michelle Obama packed the funeral service Saturday for a…
February 8, 2013

Joe Walsh criticizes Michelle Obama for attending Hadiya Pendleton funeral

theGRIO REPORT - Former Tea Party congressman Joe Walsh took to his Twitter this morning to criticize Michelle Obama for…
February 7, 2013

In attending Hadiya Pendleton funeral, a major symbolic move by Obamas

theGRIO REPORT - The first lady's decision is not surprising, as the Obamas often weigh in on matters that galvanize…
February 7, 2013

Michelle Obama to attend Hadiya Pendleton funeral

VIDEO - First Lady Michelle Obama will attend the funeral of a 15-year-old girl gunned down last week in Chicago,…