Mayor Lori Lightfoot

Chicago Weekend Shootings: 4 Dead, 43 Wounded After Mayor Calls For More Regulations

“Of course we need an assault weapons ban as well, but let’s start with getting universal background checks," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said on Friday.

Where's the Governor? At Least 8 Dead, 40 Wounded in Yet Another Bloody Chicago Weekend

An astounding 444 people have been shot, on weekends only, in the city of Chicago since Memorial Day weekend, with 55 dying from their wounds.

Another Bloody Chicago Weekend: At Least 9 Dead, Another 32 Wounded in Shootings Across the City

While at least 41 people being shot over a weekend might seem like a lot to the average person, the number is actually less than some recent weekend numbers for this city.