Community Safety

2 articles

Concerned Bronzeville residents gather on a street corner at dusk, reflecting on recent youth violence incidents and the alderman's comments.

Bronzeville Alder Blames Parents After Teen Gatherings, Shootings

Over the weekend, seven young people, including a 12-year-old boy shot in the leg, were injured in separate shootings at unsanctioned youth gatherings in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

Rafael Mendoza·June 8, 2026

Diverse urban community members discussing safety concerns and solutions in a meeting, with a city skyline in the background.

Neighborhoods

Rising urban violence: Community concerns and solutions

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in the West Oaks Corner neighborhood on Thursday afternoon, May 28, OregonLive reports.

Aisha Patel·June 2, 2026