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Chicago experts say children who witness or experience domestic violence are more likely to join gangs.

Plans for CPS closures have parents worried that many children will have to traverse dangerous areas to get to their new schools. Now firefighters have been asked to help.

Hundreds of mourners, including first lady Michelle Obama, stood and applauded the family of a 15-year-old Chicago girl a week and a half after her death brought national attention to the city's staggering gun violence.

There are many ideas swirling from aldermen, religious leaders and community groups about how to address gang violence.