Top Chicago news: 22 shot, 3 fatally, over weekend; gun violence up 24% despite city shutdown; more

Top Chicago news: 22 shot, 3 fatally, over weekend; gun violence up 24% despite city shutdown; morePhoto: iStock
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Published on April 14, 2020

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Chicago.

The COVID-19 struggle in Cook County Jail

Cook County Jail's coronavirus outbreak has prompted policy changes and a federal lawsuit. The rate of infection in the jail is higher than most anywhere else in the country. 

Read the full story on NPR.

African Americans in Chicago face double scourge: coronavirus and gun violence

The Illinois stay-at-home order has virtually shut down the city of Chicago, but according to the police department, gun violence is still on the rise —  some 24% compared to the same time last year.

Read the full story on ABC News.

22 shot, 3 fatally, over Easter weekend 

Three people were killed and 19 wounded in shootings across Chicago over Easter weekend.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Funeral held for firefighter who died from COVID-19

Chicago firefighter Mario Araujo, who died from coronavirus, was laid to rest Monday.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

Chicago election worker who staffed March  primary dies from COVID-19

The man staffed the Zion Hill Baptist Church polling location  at 1460 West 78th St. and later tested positive for COVID-19. Board officials said he was a city worker who took the day off to work the election.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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