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University of Chicago (UChicago)
Coverage of University of Chicago (UChicago) in the Nexus archive.
- Some Chicagoans Worry the Urgency Around Violence Is Fading — Even as Shootings Are Ticking Up in Certain Neighborhoods
Chicagoans report rising concern over gun violence in certain neighborhoods despite overall declines post-pandemic. Shootings in parts of the South and West Sides have increased by 20-50% in 2026 compared to 2025, while community activists highlight ongoing impacts on families and shifting public attention to other issues.