Chicago groups formulating strategy to combat violence this summer

The goal is to keep Chicago kids engaged, and give them options for work and play that will keep them off the streets and away from gangs.

Chicago groups strategize to keep kids safe this summer
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The goal is to keep kids engaged and give them options for work and play that will get them off the streets and away from gangs.

2 shot, including 16-year-old, on Chicago's West Side

A 16-year-old boy and a 57-year-old man were standing on the sidewalk at about 2:32 a.m., when they were shot.

Chicago gas station remains closed days after shooting, owner wants to know why

Ahmed Mohsin’s East Garfield Park gas station has been ordered closed by the city — and he doesn’t know why, or when he might be able to reopen.

Man charged with shooting at Chicago police in East Garfield Park

A man was charged with shooting at a Chicago police officer and striking a squad car several times last February in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.

Chicago building where fatal porch collapse happened is 'in serious trouble,' Lightfoot says

“As fate would have it, a truss at the top of the building failed. Part of the façade fell down as they were sitting outside enjoying the warm weather,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said.

Porch collapse injures 3 on Chicago's West Side
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Chicago firefighters responded Tuesday to a partial structural collapse at an apartment building on the West Side.

Man, 18, wounded in drive-by shooting in East Garfield Park

A man was wounded in a drive-by shooting Monday night in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

Teen charged in armed carjacking on Chicago's West Side

A teenager was charged in connection with an armed carjacking last September in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

2 shot while sitting in car on Chicago's West Side

Two men were shot Wednesday morning in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.