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Remembering Anthony Shadid
Over his career, Anthony Shadid worked hard not to become the story. It was one of the few goals that eluded him.
February 17, 2012
Doctors to Parents: Get Your Child Vaccinated, Or Get Out
There's a new twist to the ongoing vaccine debate, which pits some parents against doctors and public health officials over the safety of inoculations: an increase in doctors "firing" patients whose refuse vaccinations.
February 16, 2012
A Digital Memorial For Victims of Violence
"Luis was killed trying to sign Michael's altar," 19-year-old Ashley tearfully explains in "The Interrupters."
February 16, 2012
Video: "Chicago Tonight" Goes Inside "The Interrupters"
Following last night's broadcast of "The Interrupters" on FRONTLINE, WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" featured a special three-part program about the film.
February 15, 2012
California County To End Marijuana Permitting Program
Last July, in our film "The Pot Republic" we told you about one California county's quietly radical experiment in regulating medical marijuana production...
February 15, 2012
Live Chat 1 p.m. ET: Can the Cycle of Violence be "Interrupted"?
Join our live chat on "The Interrupters" on 2/15 at 1pm ET with co-producers Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz, violence interrupters Ameena Matthews and Eddie Bocanegra, and guest questioner Jason Deparle. You can leave a question now.
February 14, 2012
Q&A: Filmmaker Steve James on Making "The Interrupters"
Award-winning director, producer, and co-editor of the critically acclaimed film Hoop Dreams, Steve James reflects on making The Interrupters, what he's learned through the experience and what he hopes viewers will take away from the film.
February 14, 2012
Meet The Interrupters
Meet Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams and Eddie Bocanegra, three of CeaseFire’s violence interrupters working to stop shootings and killings in Chicago.
February 14, 2012
Videos: Caprysha, Lil Mikey, Kenneth... Where Are They Now?
Watch video updates of what key characters from "The Interrupters" are doing today.
February 14, 2012
CeaseFire: Stopping Violence and Measuring Impact
"I’m most proud of when I see kids sitting on their porch on the streets, not worried about nobody," says Tio Hardiman, the director of CeaseFire Illinois. "It just feels good when you see the kids running up to the ice cream truck, when you see a community coming back to normal."
February 14, 2012
Derrion Albert: The Death that Riled the Nation
On Sept. 24, 2009, Derrion Albert, a 16-year-old honors student, was walking home from school when he found himself amidst a violent confrontation between two rival groups from his school.
February 14, 2012