violence
7 Wounded In Christmas Eve Shootings
Seven people were hurt in shootings across Chicago Monday evening, including a 15-year-old boy in critical condition after he and three others were shot in a single Washington Heights neighborhood attack.
Local Groups Call For Assault Rifle Ban
The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, the Chicago Clergy Coalition and gun violence victims have collected 30,000 petitions from Illinois citizens calling on the state and lawmakers to pass an assault weapons ban.
Motorist Wounded In Roscoe Village Shooting
A man driving in the North Side Roscoe Village neighborhood Saturday morning was wounded when someone in another vehicle shot him.
Drug Dealer Shot In Greater Grand Crossing
The man, 24, was shot in the back and thigh about 11:40 p.m. in the 6900 block of South Vernon Avenue.
Debate Renewed Over The Culture Of Violent Entertainment
Newtown, Conn. has revived the perennial debate over violence on TV and in video games. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
2 Dead, At Least 15 Wounded In Weekend Violence
Four teens were among those shot.
Locals React To Connecticut School Shooting
Chicagoans react to the school shooting in Newton, Connecticut shooting.
2 Dead, 14 Wounded In Weekend Violence
Two people were killed and 14 were wounded in weekend gun violence, including an off-duty Chicago Police officer who was shot during an attempted robbery.
Despite Weekend Violence, Top Cop Says Police Making Progress Fighting Crime
Chicago’s police superintendent says his department is making a significant dent in the city’s crime rate.
Two Dead, 10 Wounded In Thanksgiving Weekend Violence
A man attempting to stop a fight between a married couple was stabbed to death, another man was found shot dead in a backyard and at least ten other people — including two teenage girls and a CTA passenger shot by police — were wounded by gunfire since the start of the Thanksgiving weekend.
436th Homicide, Chicago Surpasses Last Year’s Total
Chicago surpassed last year’s total of 435 homicides Monday when a man died after being shot, authorities said.
Englewood Ride-Along: Violence, Guns, Hope
CBS 2’s Mai Martinez went on patrol Friday night to see just what officers are up against and how they’re fighting it.
2 Dead, 12 Wounded In Weekend Shootings
Two men were killed and at least 12 people, including three teenagers, were wounded in separate shootings since Friday evening.
Evanston Students Return To School, Mourning Death Of Teen Killed By Gunfire
On Monday, students at Evanston Township High Schools arrived at school, trying to come to grips with a teen’s tragic death.
Alderman Wants Fee On Electric Bills To Fund Hiring Of New Police Officers
A Chicago alderman wants to add a fee to your electric bill so the city can hire more police officers.
Two Dead, 10 Wounded In Weekend Gun Violence
Two people were killed and 10 wounded in gun violence in the city since Friday night.
Gold Coast Residents Fed Up With Crime
An affluent downtown area of Chicago has been plagued by violence this summer. Some residents have had enough, CBS 2′s Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Emanuel Defends Trip To DNC Amid Teacher Negotiations, Violence Back Home
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is defending his trip to the Democratic National Convention while the Chicago Teachers Union is poised for a possible strike.
Mayor Emanuel Expands Local-Federal Crime-Fighting Crackdown
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says it’s a crime-fighting game-changer.
Another Person Shot Near Obama’s Chicago Home
A teenage boy was shot about a block from President Obama’s home, in the second such incident in the past week.
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- Four Hurt In Wrong-Way Crash On Chicago SkywayA 25-year-old man has been cited for driving the wrong way on the Chicago Skyway, after a head-on crash with a pickup truck Thursday morning that sent four people to hospitals.232
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