Metcalfe panel urges independent agency for police misconduct
A blue ribbon panel formed by Congressman Ralph Metcalfe recommends creating an independent agency to investigate serious police misconduct in Chicago. It says the Chicago Police Dept IAD is secretive and rarely finds merit in complaints, urging removal of investigative authority and transfer to a new body free from Police Dept ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Connor
Ralph Metcalfe
Chicago
Metcalfe
Chicago Police Dept
Metcalfe Group
Police Department
IAD
Is a bicycle built for two safer
An article from Les Stern in Bicycling notes rising bike use in Hyde Park and increasing aggression by attackers. It recounts the June 18 incident involving Duel Richardson and asks officials about signs, patrols, and possible bicycle police to curb danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Stern
Hyde Park
Duel Richardson
Richardson
41St Street
Park District
Kenwood senior wins Kodak Medallion for photo
An 18 year old Kenwood High School senior Mark Pry wins the Kodak Medallion of Excellence for his color photograph Celebration of the Sky. His silhouette image of his brother and sister against a cloud filled sky led the regional Scholastic Art Awards and earned national display in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood
Mark Pry
Drexel
Eastman Kodak Company
New York City
Pry
Kodak
Kodak Gallery and Photo Information Center
Avenue of the Americas
43Rd Street
New York
Businessmen seek safety upgrades under 51st Street viaduct
Merchants on 6501st Street report purse snatching under the IC viaduct on 51st harming their trade. Alderman Leon Despres heard pleas for painting the structure white or adding lights like the 53rd and 55th Street viaducts. Police Captain James O Grady notes little uptick in crime but supports renovations to improve perception and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Fifth Ward
Leon Despres
21St District
James O’grady
O’grady
Despres
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rochester Institute of Technology
51St St. Viaduct
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!