Chicago Weekend Shootings: 1 dead, 3 teens among 10 wounded
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 57.
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The ages of the victims range from 14 to 57.
The ages of the victims range from 9 to 55.
This year, there were more than 100 kids killed by gunfire in Chicago -- with an untold number affected in other ways. CBS 2's Sara Machi found out how one group is trying to make sure the city's kids have hope heading into the New Year.
This year, there were more than 100 kids killed by gunfire in Chicago -- with an untold number affected in other ways.
It's the third time the organization has patrolled the trains.
Chicago's gun violence robbed them of a childhood free of tragedy — a cycle that has continued into adulthood.
At least three people are dead and 13 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago over the Christmas weekend. The ages of the victims range from 17 to 55.
"Due to the violence, we have had to cancel our after school programs. Before that, we had to cancel outdoor recess due to the violence."
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 42.
The annual tradition is hosted by the non-profit organization Purpose Over Pain. Their mission is to offer support to grieving families.
A Christmas tree on the South Side is shining a light on victims of gun violence.
The suspect was identified as the person who shot and killed a 30-year-old man in the 11800 block of South Hale Avenue on Sept. 24.
On what otherwise would be a joyful celebration Thursday night, it was all about remembering.
On what otherwise would be a joyful celebration Thursday night, it was all about remembering. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The act would ban assault-style weapons in the state improve the firearm restraining order law and raise the age to get a FOID card to 21.
The goal is to ban assault style weapons.
A Hyde Park church hosted the 10th Annual National Vigil for All Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence on Sunday, honoring lives lost to gun violence across our nation and our city, at a time of year when many families will have an empty seat at their holiday dinner tables.
Thousands of victims of gun violence will be honored at a vigil Sunday evening in Hyde Park.
More than 600 people have died from violence in the city this year.
At least four people were killed and 10 others are wounded in shootings over the weekend.
Stickers on the tree are almost like ornaments, each with a name of someone lost in Chicago to violence.
Stickers on the tree are almost like ornaments, each with a name of someone lost in Chciago to violence.
Stickers on the tree are almost like ornaments, each with a name of someone lost in Chciago to violence.
The gunman pleaded guilty to all state charges brought in a 25-count indictment. He will serve life in prison without parole.
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports Khalil White-El, would have been 19 years old Wednesday. He was shot and killed August 23rd in broad daylight in an alley near 87th and Wabash in the Chatham neighborhood.
