a lot of heartbreaking violence coverage in chicago this weekend. it’s difficult to read these sometimes but i think it’s important we bear witness to these stories. here’s one by A.D. Quig w a gutting quote on loss: chicagotribune.com/2024/07/04/2-w…

They Survived the Highland Park Mass Shooting. It Opened Their Eyes. thetrace.org/2024/07/highla…

A roundup of stories to help make sense of what happened last weekend: thetrace.org/2024/07/trump-…

An insight into the politics around ShotSpotter. The latest from Justin : thetrace.org/2024/07/chicag…

The Highland Park mass shooting exposed affluent Highland Park neighbors to the gun violence that many Chicagoans face on a regular basis. Read on to learn what they’ve learned — and how they’re trying to help. thetrace.org/2024/07/highla…

These gun violence prevention bills weren't called up to vote in Illinois by the end of May but they will have the chance to be heard and possibly voted on during the fall veto session. Read more here: thetrace.org/2024/07/illino…

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Call out 🚨: I'm looking for Chicagoans who want to talk about the DNC coming to the city and what they want politicians arriving soon to know about the gun violence they experience in their neighborhoods. 📝DMs are open. Or email me at [email protected]

The DNC starts next week in Chicago. 🏙️Chicagoans wants visitors to put aside their misconceptions abut their city and visit their neighborhoods to learn how gun violence is affecting their communities. thetrace.org/2024/08/dnc-gu…

Third day of the DNC is starts this afternoon! Read up on what Chicagoans want visitors to know about gun violence. thetrace.org/2024/08/dnc-gu…

DNC Day 3: Chicagoans said they want politicians to leave their misconceptions behind, look beyond statistics, and visit their communities to directly hear from those affected by gun violence. Read more here: thetrace.org/2024/08/dnc-gu…

Gun violence is a heavy topic to cover but it's always great to be able to report on a story that looks at the work being done to reduce it. Here's a look at a program from UChicago Medicine that provides legal aid to those who have suffered violent injuries. thetrace.org/2024/09/chicag…

Cook County judges are required to live in Cook County. In the course of researching this year's judges up for retention on the November ballot Kelly Garcia and david jackson found two who may not be! That's why Injustice Watch says: #CheckYourJudges injusticewatch.org/judges/judicia…