Crime & Safety
Community Organization Increasing Safety Efforts After Violent Weekend In Chicago
Victims in the hospital and communities are picking up the pieces ahead of what is expected to be a busy Labor Day weekend.
September 1, 2026
Chicago is recovering from a violent weekend, during which three people, including a teenager, were killed and 39 others were hurt in shootings across the city.
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Victims in the hospital and communities are picking up the pieces ahead of what is expected to be a busy Labor Day weekend.
The work to keep people safe intensifies, especially over the upcoming holiday weekend.
