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Gun Violence

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Chicago activists and faith leaders rally at City Hall, demanding the creation of a new Department of Gun Violence Prevention with a significant budget.
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Activists Push Chicago to Create Permanent Gun Violence Prevention Department

A coalition of Chicago faith leaders and activists is demanding the city establish a Department of Gun Violence Prevention with a $100 million budget, representing about 3% of the city's annual public

Sophie Nguyen·June 23, 2026
Bronzeville alderwoman addresses the community, demanding accountability for recent shootings involving young people at unsanctioned gatherings.
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Bronzeville Alder Demands Accountability for Youth Shootings

A 12-year-old boy was among seven young people shot over a single weekend at unsanctioned teen gatherings in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

Derek Molina·June 8, 2026
The Chicago skyline at night, with distant, blurred police lights, symbolizing the city's ongoing challenges with gun violence.
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Chicago shootings overnight injure multiple people across city

In a grim discovery early Sunday, 18-year-old Cristian Jose Rojas Barrios was found shot in the chest and leg, hands tied behind his back, in a Chicago bathtub.

Hannah Pierce·May 24, 2026