Welcome to the Reader‘s morning briefing for Friday, July 29, 2016.
Under Superintendent Garry McCarthy, stop and frisk was one of the Chicago Police Department’s main strategies for deterring criminals, according to WBEZ. The method is supposed to discourage people from carrying weapons or drugs. But during the first six months of 2016 (and without McCarthy), stops were down 84.1 percent from the first six months of 2015, according to data obtained by WBEZ through a Freedom of Information Act request. [WBEZ]
Chicago Kanye West fans, rejoice. The rapper made a surprise appearance in his hometown Wednesday night and spoke out about his highly publicized feud with Taylor Swift regarding the lyrics to his song “Famous.” Taking the stage during rapper Drake’s concert at United Center, Kanye said: “All I gotta say is, I am so glad my wife has Snapchat. And now y’all can know the truth. And can’t nobody talk shit about Ye no more.” [Pitchfork]
