Gun Violence in Chicago in August 2012 In August 2012, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence that left many residents and officials concerned about the safety of the city. The month saw a total of 49 homicides, with many of them being attributed to gun violence. The spike in violence was particularly alarming given…
The NATO Summit in Chicago In June 2012, the city of Chicago hosted the NATO Summit, a meeting of leaders from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The summit was held at McCormick Place, a convention center located on the city’s lakefront. The event was attended by heads of state and government from NATO member countries,…
The NATO Summit in Chicago In May 2012, the city of Chicago played host to the NATO Summit, a meeting of the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The summit was held at McCormick Place, a convention center located on the city’s lakefront. The event was attended by leaders from 28 member countries, as…
