Shootings plunge over the weekend
Summary: Chicago Sun-Times published this article on April 28, 2008, and the EveryBlock system found it to be geographically relevant to 79th and Cottage Grove in Chicago. Below, you can read the article excerpt that mentions the given location and follow the link to read the full article.
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A week earlier, there were 36 shootings and seven homicides. More than 14 of those shootings were gang-related, and 19 occurred overnight Friday, April 18. The mounting violence prompted Mayor Daley last week to hold a summit with police, school, religious and community leaders to search for solutions. On Sunday, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger announced future town hall meetings throughout the area to address the violence, and over 200 gathered on the streets at 79th and Cottage Grove urging for peace. Read the full article at the original source (Chicago Sun-Times)…
| Location | 79th and Cottage Grove |
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| Publication date | April 28, 2008 |
| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
Added to EveryBlock on April 28, 2008.