Gang Violence Fills Chicago’s Streets with Blood

Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy attributed the spike in killings last year to guns on the street and gang violence. The police have tied more than 40 percent of 2012 homicides to street gang violence, according to RedEye’s 2012 Homicide Tracker. A 22-year-old who was affiliated with gang activity was shot and killed while sitting in … Continue reading →

City gets Failing Grade to end Youth Violence

A gong was rung Tuesday evening for each of the 108 Chicago children that were killed last year to violence and guns in Chicago during a ceremony Feb. 5 held at The Black Star Project Center. The community activists gave the City of Chicago an “F” for efforts to end youth violence. The report card … Continue reading →