Violence in Chicago: A Special Edition of ‘Chicago Tonight’
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We examine the root causes of violence in Chicago and discuss possible solutions.
Chicago is facing its worst homicide rate in 20 years. On Thursday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to reveal a major public safety plan. It’s expected to focus on what he calls the four Ps: policing, punishment, prevention and parenting. Over the course of this hourlong show, Phil Ponce and a panel of guests discuss that plan's prospects and talk through solutions to violence in Chicago's neighborhoods.
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Violence in Chicago: A Special Edition of ‘Chicago Tonight’
Clip: 9/19/2016 | 56m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Chicago is facing its worst homicide rate in 20 years. On Thursday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to reveal a major public safety plan. It’s expected to focus on what he calls the four Ps: policing, punishment, prevention and parenting. Over the course of this hourlong show, Phil Ponce and a panel of guests discuss that plan's prospects and talk through solutions to violence in Chicago's neighborhoods.
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