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Chicago TV News Crew Robbed at Gunpoint While Reporting on Rise in Armed Robberies

  • A Univision Chicago news crew was robbed at gunpoint while reporting on robberies in the West Town neighborhood.
  • The robbers took the crew's camera and personal items before fleeing the scene.
  • No injuries were reported in the incident, which was the second robbery of a Chicago news crew this month.
  • The National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians Local 41 expressed concerns about safety of news crews covering stories in Chicago.
  • Police advise citizens to remain calm, provide information, and take safety precautions during robberies.
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