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Todd Johnson/MEDILL    

Basketball rules Chicago's high school sports scene. But this season, violent incidents off the court have been competing for headlines.


Trouble in the stands: Chicago school officials expand security at boys' basketball games

by Todd Johnson
April 17, 2009


CHICAGO - For many fans, security at Chicago high school basketball games is an afterthought.

But this season, violent incidents off the court have forced school officials to increase security and revamp their fan attendance policies.

Medill News Service reporter Todd Johnson examines the new security guidelines and its potential impact on next season.