Sunday, April 19, 2026

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city-hall
  • by david hall
Johnson announces $10 million expansion of fund for victims of gun violence and their grieving families

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot established the Emergency Supplemental Victims Fund as a pilot in five communities. Her successor, Mayor Brandon Johnson, is using federal stimulus funds to expand the program into 10 additional neighborhoods.

lawndale
  • by david hall
Youth-led tours show North Lawndale culture, history

My Block My Hood My City kicked off its youth-led tour program on Wednesday. Tours run every Saturday throughout the summer in North Lawndale.

crime
  • by david hall
7-year-old boy fatally shot outside his Near West Side home

The boy was walking out of his home about 3 p.m. in the 2300 block of West Jackson Boulevard when shots were fired, striking him in the chest, police said. Sources say an assault-style rifle was used in the attack.

2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Exclusive details about City Hall's Chicago Democratic convention obligations

The city is required to provide police escorts for all convention committee personnel who are "delivering credentials to state delegations and the media at their respective hotels." It also must provide “special” security for “delegates and other dignitaries.”