Gun Violence in Chicago: A Look at the Statistics for April 2016 In April 2016, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence that left many residents and officials concerned. The city has long been plagued by gun violence, but the numbers for April were particularly alarming. According to the Chicago Police Department, there were 316…

Chicago Police Department Releases Video of Officer-Involved Shooting In March 2016, the city of Chicago was rocked by the release of a video showing a police officer fatally shooting a black teenager. The incident had occurred over a year earlier, in October 2014, but the video had been withheld from the public until a judge…

Record-breaking snowfall in Chicago in February 2016 In February 2016, Chicago experienced a record-breaking snowfall that left the city buried under several feet of snow. The snowstorm, which lasted for several days, caused widespread disruption to transportation, businesses, and schools. According to the National Weather Service, the snowstorm was caused by a combination of factors,…