Researchers at the University of Chicago found that for every 1 percent increase in eviction rate in a given census tract, there were 2.66 additional shootings there.

National leaders fighting for gun violence prevention will join advocates in Chicago to push for a first-of-its-kind law, making gun manufacturers pay for violence incurred by their weapons.

The number of shootings on Illinois highways has dropped for the fourth consecutive year, with no fatal shooting incidents on ...

Violent crime has fallen to historic lows in Chicago, although gun violence continues to plague neighborhoods with ...

Strides for Peace leaders discuss Chicago’s steep decline in violent crime and preview their upcoming Gun Violence Prevention Expo, highlighting community groups and parent-focused programs aimed at ...

Early Sunday, four men getting into a Lamborghini were shot by four gunmen in the 400 block of North La Salle Drive. One man ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Pope Francis has expressed support for a new Archdiocese of Chicago effort to combat Chicago gun violence. "Make a commitment, starting today to do everything we can do to end the ...

Gun violence prevention leaders in Illinois are pushing for a law that would require gun manufacturers to contribute to a ...

A new study suggests one overlooked factor may help explain why: Evictions. University of Chicago researchers found that neighborhoods with higher eviction rates also had more shootings. Their ...

CHICAGO, Ill. – Chicago resident William Brown loves basketball. “I've always been Michael Jordan crazy," Brown said. "You know that’s like every Black kid’s dream growing up, wanting to be a ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. For years, Chicago has struggled under the weight and ...