Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices
8-Year-Old Melissa Ortega's Killing Leaves Community Shaken
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Calls for resources to fight gun violence following the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old.
The fatal shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega in Little Village is putting a spotlight on the city's troubling gun violence. Despite a swift arrest, some community organizations say their calls for more resources to deal with the root causes of violence have gone unheard.
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Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices is a local public television program presented by WTTW
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices
8-Year-Old Melissa Ortega's Killing Leaves Community Shaken
Clip: 1/29/2022 | 8m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
The fatal shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega in Little Village is putting a spotlight on the city's troubling gun violence. Despite a swift arrest, some community organizations say their calls for more resources to deal with the root causes of violence have gone unheard.
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Even in Winter, Irving Park Mural ‘Mi Jardin’ Blooms Bright
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Clip: 1/29/2022 | 2m 38s | A mural in Irving Park brings brilliant bloom to the city's snowy streets. (2m 38s)
Local Groups Offer Hope and Housing to Chicagoans in Crisis
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Clip: 1/29/2022 | 7m 59s | We look at resources for those experiencing homelessness amid another challenging winter. (7m 59s)
Local Shop Hopes for Smashing Success with Custom Piñata
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Clip: 1/29/2022 | 3m 23s | Meet a Rogers Park shop owner whose custom-crafted pinatas are a smashing success. (3m 23s)
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