Webster Elementary in Garfield Park holds peace walk to honor victims of gun violence
It's being hosted by Webster Elementary in Garfield Park starting at 9:30 a.m.
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It's being hosted by Webster Elementary in Garfield Park starting at 9:30 a.m.
The ages of the victims range from 2 to 77.
North Avenue Beach has been closed on Friday afternoon, after shots were fired just hours after the beach had opened to swimmers for the summer, sending visitors scrambling for cover. Chicago police and violence interrupters flooded many parts of the city for the Memorial Day weekend.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a $2.5 million investment for the South and West Sides for activities this weekend.
City officials announced Chicago's summer safety plan on Thursday in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend. Mayor Brandon Johnson was flanked by top public safety officials during a news conference at the 63rd Street Beach. CBS 2's Tara Molina was there for the announcement where officials said police patrols will be increased this weekend.
City officials announced Chicago's summer safety plan on Thursday in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend. Mayor Brandon Johnson was flanked by top public safety officials during a news conference at the 63rd Street Beach. CBS 2's Tara Molina was there for the announcement where officials said police patrols will be increased this weekend.
A district council meeting was filled with neighbors calling for peace and asking everyone to step up to create a safer environment for families.
A West Side community came together to vow to tackle the growing violence in their neighborhood. On Wednesday night, police, the district council, and residents teamed up to take on the challenge. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman had a front-row seat to the heated conversation.
The Chicago Police Department is hosting a public safety meeting Thursday after two juveniles were shot outside of a public library. One of the suspects may be a girl as young as 10 years old.
He was trying to turn his life around, trying to prevent violence, but instead, his life was cut short. Ronnie Roper, 28, was a member of the Chicago CRED organization. He was shot and killed near the group's outreach center in Roseland on Wednesday. A team member spoke with CBS 2's Shardaa Gray about what happened and how they're remembering him.
"I want them to be able to realize that they could have differences with each other without having to kill each other."
In an interview airing on "CBS Mornings" Tuesday, the former president discusses the My Brother's Keeper Alliance and its new initiative to reduce gun violence.
The CBS 2 Investigators have been digging into how brain science is being used to help combat gun violence in the city. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with an Austin neighborhood man who says he is proof that it works.
The focus is cognitive behavioral theory, which involves an emphasis on pausing between thinking and acting. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Most report their kids are voicing worries, too.
Researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation found nearly one in five people has a family member killed by a gun – including suicides.
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
The shooting took place at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville. Police said the gunman, 25, worked at the bank.
"We should be demanding to know how these teenagers, these kids who are underage, got access to a weapon."
There was an emotional outburst in the courtroom Wednesday as someone charged at the shooter.
There's a new boss at the head of the FBI field office in Chicago. Robert W. "Wes" Wheeler Jr. took the job just three weeks ago. He leads the team investigating and helping prosecutors in cases ranging from public corruption to racketeering to terrorism.
"Nobody is going door-to-door and taking their guns away."
Americans hold nearly half of all civilian-owned guns worldwide, research shows.
Six members of Congress, and several state lawmakers and DuPage County Board members, are calling on DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick to take back his statement he will not enforce the state's new ban on assault weapons.
As the nation mourns the latest mass shooting in California, Highland Park moves forward with plans for a permanent memorial.
