The UCAN Chicago program, who works with underserved youth, hosted a peace pledge Wednesday in response to the typical increase of violence over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Youth Violence Mentors for the 'Brilliance and Excellence' Movement bring anti-violence plan to City Hall "This is a city for all people, including our young people.

Chicago's proposed "snap curfew" ordinance, which would allow Chicago police to impose a youth curfew anywhere in the city on ...

CHICAGO (CBS) – A 13-year-old Chicago middle school student put her sadness over youth violence into words and won national recognition for her writing.

Chicago leaders have no real plan to deal with youth violence downtown Instead of doing their jobs, city leaders appear to be allowing legal, investigative and prevention tools to just rust away ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Security surrounding downtown Chicago ramped up this weekend. Also ramping up were more talks to better connect and engage with youth. Emergency Room Dr. Michael McGee is the ...

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison joined the show to discuss the city's new violence prevention plan and what it entails.

This unfortunate uptrend in adolescent violence is not isolated to Chicago and is a part of a broader trend. Since 2020, rates of youth firearm violence and death have increased, even as adult ...

Through the first six months of 2025, Chicago recorded the fewest number of homicides in a decade. Several community organizations have focused on providing opportunities for youth to help combat ...

National | NPR In Chicago, cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise curbing youth violence The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes are ...

In the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's south side, nearly 100 people were shot last year, and many of the young people living there will tell you the violence weighs on them. "It affect me as ...