Tag Archives: gun violence

Gun Death Rate Data Showing Falling Numbers in Illinois

The November shooting in the Loop that killed a 14-year-old boy is a reminder that gun violence is still an issue in Chicago, despite fall in numbers.

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Gun Ownership in America: Where Does Illinois Rank?

Guns are everywhere in America, but their role — and how they’re owned — changes drastically from state to state. See where Illinois ranks on the interactive map.

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Gun-Related Deaths on the Rise Nationally, Suicide Part of Increase

In 2021, the US saw an increase of 8% from gun-related deaths from 2020. There were a total of 48,830 gun-related deaths in the United States in 2021, more than half suicides.

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Data: Chicago Schools Spared in Gun Violence Epidemic

Chicago is plagued by mass shootings throughout the city, but data show that one area has largely been spared -- the school system.

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