TEEN VIOLENCE

Apr 20 2026CRIME

Religious slurs at weekend park clashes spark police inquiries

Two separate weekend incidents at Chicago-area parks have led to police investigations after Jewish youth reported being targeted with anti-Semitic remarks. In Skokie's Lorel Park, a group of young girls claimed they were verbally abused about their religion while being pelted with wood chips and ha

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Chicago's Christmas Celebration Marred by Gun Violence

Chicago's festive Christmas tree lighting event took a grim turn when gunfire erupted downtown, leaving one person dead and eight teenagers hurt. The shootings happened near the Chicago Theater, just after 9:50 p. m. on Friday night. Seven young people, aged 13 to 17, were rushed to the hospital. Mo

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Nov 23 2024CRIME

Tragedy in Orangeburg: A Teenager's Life Lost in Shooting

On a sad day in November 2024, a violent shooting shook the community of Orangeburg. The awful incident cost the life of 14-year-old Zaquan Corbett Jr. and left another teenager hospitalized. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Wheeler and Nottingham Streets. When police arrived, they fou

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