In Chicago, 20 Shootings, Three Killed, in One Day
In a 24-hour period, three people were killed in Chicago and another 20 were shot, including a 10-y...
Chicago Student: Violence Won't End Until We "Make Money Out of Peace"
Chicago State student and activist Dennis Johnson says on the Melissa Harris-Perry show that “viole...
Michelle Obama Says Chicago Gun Violence Is Personal
FLOTUS gets emotional during plea to Chicago business and community leaders....
Michelle Obama to Visit Chicago to Address Youth Violence
The first lady will meet with community leaders to discuss ways to empower the city's youth....
Health Hero: Fighting for Men’s Health on the South Side of Chicago
Project Brotherhood promotes spiritual, physical and economic health for men in the South Side of C...
42 Percent of African-Americans Know a Victim of Gun Violence
Forty-two percent of African-Americans knew someone who had been shot — that’s more than double the...
Transcript: Remarks by the President on Senate Gun Control Votes
President Obama responds to defeat of gun control legislation in the U.S. Senate....
Obama Endorses Robin Kelly's Congressional Bid
President Obama gives the nod to congressional candidate Robin Kelly and her support for gun contro...
Commentary: Chicago's Prodigal Son Returns
President Obama’s visit proves it's not an all or nothing solution in Chicago....
Seven Shot at Rap Album Release Party in Chicago
Violence erupts at nightclub where rapper Lil Mouse was performing....
Chicago Community Leader Speaks Out on Violence
CeaseFire Director Tio Hardiman shares his perspective on why it’s so hard to keep the peace in Chi...
Chicago’s Long Road to Peace Is Paved With Community
Its up to Chicago communities to find a cure for the city's epidemic of gun violence....
Obama: Chicago Violence Happening "Just Blocks" From His Home
In an interview with MTV News, President Obama, a resident of Chicago’s South Side, opened up about...
Transcript: Obama's Speech at the National Urban League Convention
At the 100th anniversary National Urban League convention, President Obama spoke on gun violence, e...
"I Don't Like" Director DGainz Talks Chicago, Violence and Drill Music
The man behind Windy City rap's YouTube takeover speaks out....
Pitchfork Pulls Video of Chief Keef at Gun Range
The music website apologies for "insensitive and irresponsible" footage....
Deadly Distinction: Chicago Has the Highest Murder Rate in the U.S.
Chicago has the highest murder rate in the U.S., nearly double that of New York City. There is grow...
Commentary: It’s Not What You Said, But to Whom You Said It
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, who is white, tells a Black church audience that he t...
Weekend Violence Explodes In Chi-Town
Posted April 21, 2008 – Police are blaming a deadly mix of hot weather and tons of guns on the stre...
Chicagoans Hope Stories Will Help Overturn Gun Ban
Earthquake in Chile: How You Can Help Chicagoans Hope Stories Will Help Overturn Gun Ban...
