Welcome to the Reader‘s morning briefing for Friday, September 2, 2016. Have a great Labor Day weekend!
Gang members speak out: “Some people don’t got a father and they are looking to be loved”
Five convicted felons spoke out publicly Wednesday about why people join gangs, sell drugs, and more at Keepin It Real, an event organized by the Near West Police District and the nonprofit Safer Foundation. Asked what residents should do if they see gang activity, one of the men advised steering clear and not trying to interfere. When asked who buys drugs, another speaker said, “Doctors, nurses, teachers, lawyers, college students, moms, mechanics, you name it.” [DNAinfo Chicago]
