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Mayor takes Chicago police leaders to task amid questions on response to latest violent gathering of youths downtown

CHICAGO — Outgoing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot used a weekly meeting with police leaders Tuesday to demand answers for why officers seemingly struggled to control crowds of young people who gathered downtown over the weekend, damaging vehicles and leading to the circulation of viral videos of the chaos, sources familiar…

Chicago Tribune · Apr 19, 2023

Faith leaders condemn gun violence heading into Memorial Day weekend: ‘It’s all hands on deck’

Ahead of the historically violent holiday weekend, church leaders from across the city prayed for an end to the chaos.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2022

Young people stage ‘die in’ outside City Hall calling for more youth resources to prevent gun violence

The group said a change in curfew wasn’t the answer. More resources, like after-school programming and community centers that stay open late, would help prevent gun violence, they said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2022

17-year-old charged as adult, held on $250,000 bond in fatal shooting of fellow teen in Millennium Park

CHICAGO — A 17-year-old boy who fatally shot a 16-year-old during a chaotic evening in Millennium Park opened fire near The Bean after the younger boy jumped on his back and punched him in the head, Cook County prosecutors said in court Monday.

Chicago Tribune · May 16, 2022

Afternoon Edition: May 16, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2022

16-year-old boy shot dead in Millennium Park had big plans for his family and for his music ‘if I make it to 21.’

“He said there are a lot of things that happen in Chicago, you see so many kids lose their lives at early ages ... He couldn’t even make it to 17,” the boy’s mentor said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2022

Chicago orders curfew after teenager shot dead near Bean tourist attraction

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces curfew for unaccompanied minors till Sunday

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

17-year-old charged as adult in fatal shooting of teen at ‘The Bean’

The boy was arrested on Michigan Avenue moments after he allegedly shot a 16-year-old during a large unsanctioned gathering Saturday evening, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2022

Chicago mayor bans unaccompanied minors from Millennium Park after fatal shooting

CHICAGO — After a teen was shot and killed near the Bean, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has banned unaccompanied minors from visiting Millennium Park after 6 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday, a policy aimed at keeping large crowds of teenagers from creating chaos, but that also is likely to inspire fierce…

Chicago Tribune · May 15, 2022