Special Report
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How Joe Zilber Changed Lindsay Heights
Sep 20th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Initiative's funding leveraged $111 million investment in near North Side neighborhood.
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MPD Slow to Respond to Violent Crimes
Aug 7th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
But response times for all types of calls have dropped an average of 32 minutes since 2015.
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The Problem of Prostitution
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Greenfield Ave. is the city’s hub for sex trade, where prostitutes, residents are victimized.
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The Looming Threat of Latina Suicides
May 20th, 2016 by Sophia Boyd
Latina teens are three times more likely to attempt suicide. Experts search for answers.
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Health Center Targets Lead Paint Poisoning
Apr 15th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
16th Street Health Center works in South Side neighborhood where average home built before 1920.
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City Still Faces Lead Paint Poisonings
Apr 14th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
Its 20-year-old program made great strides, but diminishing national funds now limit its scope.
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Seeking Solutions to Human Trafficking
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Allison Dikanovic
Task force looks to build awareness and find solutions to trafficking and the sex trade.
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Milwaukee Ranks High In Human Trafficking
Mar 1st, 2016 by Allison Dikanovic
Sex trafficking victims and numbers purchasing sex is "mind-blowing." Special report, first in a series.
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Special Report on Municipal Courts
Municipal Court Records Can Fall Into Black Hole
Nov 16th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Murky policies can prevent open records for four to six weeks. Final story in a series.
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Special Report on Municipal Courts
Few Municipal Court Defendants Have Lawyers
Nov 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
In 98% of cases they have none. Those with attorneys get off easier.
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Special Report on Municipal Courts
Poor People Get Far More Municipal Fines
Nov 12th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Study shows municipal court's fines for petty offenses fall disproportionately on the poor.