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As Shootings Increase In Some Chicago Neighborhoods, Residents Worry Violence Is No Longer A Priority
Shootings are increasing in parts of Chicago's South and West Side neighborhoods, despite citywide declines in gun violence. Residents and activists express concern that violence remains a persistent issue, with some areas seeing over 20% and 50% rises in shootings and killings, respectively, in 2026 compared to 2025.
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