As the 2015 Chicago Pride Parade approaches, many media outlets continue to publish incorrect information about the number of Pride-related arrests that have been made in recent years.
“A handful” or “eight” arrests or “minimal” arrests.
So, just for the record, here’s a Chicago Police Department memo that lays out the real numbers.
CWBChicago was created in 2013 by five residents of Wrigleyville and Boystown who had grown disheartened with inaccurate information that was being provided at local Community Policing (CAPS) meetings.
Our coverage area has expanded since then to cover Lincoln Park, River North, The Loop, Uptown, and other North Side Areas. But our mission remains unchanged: To provide original public safety reporting with better context and greater detail than mainstream media outlets.
