Not sure I've done a political interview that's required more coordination, or a slower and better protected bike ride.

Always a fun day at work. Feel free to ask any questions (part 2/2).

I definitely checked twice on this one, haha, thanks for taking the time to talk

:)

Fair point. I do hear often about safety through the lens of bike lanes, for instance, but I certainly meant gun violence and violent crime here.

I still think that's the issue I hear about most, but my language took up too much space. Will try to be more specific, thanks for sharing thoughts :)

There's some really interesting debate on why 2016 spiked. One answer points heavily to the release of the Laquan McDonald video — here's a 2017 story by the same WBEZ reporter who wrote the above story, @chipmitchell1.bsky.social, on that:
interactive.wbez.org/everyotherho...

Would like to hear more about what you mean here — what do you think I'm flattening? (not at all trying to be hostile, am curious!)

And just to be extra clear: I don't think there's any bigger issue in Chicago than violence & safety.

That's certainly what I hear from aldermen & everyday Chicagoans alike. Because of how important it is, it's critical to be clear about what trends are happening.

Hey, please follow back so I can message -- Chicago Tribune guild leader hoping to discuss something.