Youth Peace Walk held in Humboldt Park
For nearly 30 years, city leaders, various violence intervention organizations, victims, and survivors of gun violence have shown up for the event.
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For nearly 30 years, city leaders, various violence intervention organizations, victims, and survivors of gun violence have shown up for the event.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 68.
Sometimes, pain and loss can be the push one needs to get up and chase their dreams. As CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reports, the case for soul food restaurant owner Nanetta Dancy-Matthews after she lost her son to gun violence.
They are working with rapper Shoebox Baby to spread the message to areas in the Grand Crossing neighborhood also known as O-Block.
The federal, state, and local collaboration of agencies hopes to speed up the process of holding gun offenders accountable.
The center's cutting-edge technology is linked to national databases to help develop leads and speed up the investigation of gun-related crimes.
"We're there to provide the advocacy, the emotional support. When we assess those needs, we know how to help them and be there as much as they want us to."
Pedro Gonzalez, with the group Chicago Survivors, is talking about the deadly mass shooting that killed 9-year-old Ariana Molina and injured 10 other family members. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray has the story
A shooting that left a 9-year-old girl dead and 10 other people injured in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood is the ninth mass shooting in the area this year.
A shooting that left a 9-year-old girl dead and 10 other people injured in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood is the ninth mass shooting in the area this year.
Jesus Rojano Crespo's sister was part of a group that marched for two miles on the West Side on Saturday for a bigger goal.
Jesus Rojano Crespo's sister was part of a group that marched for two miles on the West Side on Saturday for a bigger goal.
"We want to give back to the community. We want to help other survivor children."
For Easter Sunday, some children have fun with egg hunts and sweet treats. But for others, they are constantly reminded of the pain in their lives. There's a place trying to change all that.
For Easter Sunday, some children have fun with egg hunts and sweet treats. But for others, they are constantly reminded of the pain in their lives. There's a place trying to change all that.
The city is alleging the manufacturer of popular handguns is partly to blame for illegal machine guns on the streets of Chicago.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 60.
Chicago police said the victim was found inside a garage of a warehouse just before 9:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of North Kostner Avenue.
Eight Northeast High School students were shot in Philadelphia near a SEPTA bus station at Rising Sun and Cottman avenues on Wednesday, police said.
The ages of the victims range from 11 to 64.
"We continue to appeal to President Biden to correctly call on violence as a public health crisis."
Their goal was to spread cheer to loved ones, and to shed light on how many of these families are still waiting for justice.
Las Vegas police say at least three people were killed and one person was in critical condition after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus Wednesday afternoon. Police said the suspect was dead.
Las Vegas police on Wednesday said there appear to be multiple victims in a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Police said the suspect was dead.
Las Vegas police on Wednesday said there appear to be multiple victims in a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Police said the suspect was dead.
Alex Tuider walked into his business this past Friday morning to find thieves had used a crowbar to break down the front door and steal $25,000 worth of cards.
Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3.
Nico Hoerner added two hits as the Cubs won for the fourth time in five. The Cubs are five games behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
The teachers' contract was not an official part of the agenda Tuesday night.
Jaylon Johnson said it was a pretty bad groin injury that kept him out all of camp, and conditioning is a bit of a concern, at least for game one.
President Trump suggested he's planning to send National Guard troops to Chicago, in what could be the latest salvo in his controversial push to use federal forces to address crime.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the Trump administration has begun preparations to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, including members of the Texas National Guard.
President Trump announced U.S. Space Command headquarters will move from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled in favor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom in his challenge to President Trump's deployment of troops to Los Angeles.
The Reeds are concerned that with the Chicago office of a unit within the U.S. Department of Education having closed, an incident involving their special-needs son will not get the attention it needs.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.
President Trump may have his sight on sending federal troops to Chicago, but lawmakers in Washington are gearing up for several major battles — such as funding the government, and the Epstein files. Ivan Rodriguez shows us what Congress’ to-do list means for everyone.
The district attorney said the shooting that killed 11-year-old Julian Guzman as played ding dong ditch was cold-blooded murder.
The thieves broke into the store in Medinah seamlessly — leaving the owner with little evidence to show police. Marissa Sulek reports.
The parents packed the River Forest District 90 board meeting Tuesday night to sound off.
Gov. JB Pritzker and other state leaders in Illinois on Tuesday were once again voicing opposition to President Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago.
President Trump suggested he's planning to send National Guard troops to Chicago, in what could be the latest salvo in his controversial push to use federal forces to address crime.
Late Tuesday afternoon, an ambulance came and took Kraus away on a stretcher. Her family said she was alive and was going to the hospital.
. As it is, the Chicago Police Department is tasked with following up on tens of thousands of complaints each year.
With no state learning program in place, and no money set aside for one, the Illinois Climate Education hub is made possible through a nonprofit.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3.
Nico Hoerner added two hits as the Cubs won for the fourth time in five. The Cubs are five games behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
Jaylon Johnson said it was a pretty bad groin injury that kept him out all of camp, and conditioning is a bit of a concern, at least for game one.
Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth homered and Brooks Baldwin and Mike Tauchman hit consecutive run-scoring doubles as the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5.
Ian Happ had three hits for the Cubs, including his 19th homer. Dansby Swanson drove in two runs, and Matt Shaw had a run-scoring double.
Alex Tuider walked into his business this past Friday morning to find thieves had used a crowbar to break down the front door and steal $25,000 worth of cards.
One of the seven people who lost their lives to gun violence in Chicago this Labor Day weekend had become a community fixture in the Pilsen neighborhood.
A man broke into three homes between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, forcing his way through the back door and kitchen window.
In each incident, the robbers targeted lone victims on park property, and ripped away the gold chains or necklaces, police said.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
