The Chicago City Council passed a “snap” curfew ordinance on June 18 that allows the superintendent to impose short-notice ...

Amid a holiday crime spike in Jackson, residents say the violence isn’t everywhere — just in certain parts of the city.

IMPD Chief Chris Bailey appeared in a video post Friday afternoon on X, once again calling for parents to step up.

The City Council failed to override Mayor Johnson’s veto of an ordinance allowing for temporary curfews for teens on Wednesday.

Indianapolis city councilors face several challenges, including a proposal to strengthen the youth curfew, and calls for leadership change.

Can a club shut down following a shooting that takes a life reopen gradually months later this time as a BYOB “restaurant”? The answer in Chicago is a resounding yes, and the cost has been horrific.

Data shows the city has seen 43 homicides in the first half of 2025 — a 19% drop compared to the same period last year.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee in the race for mayor of New York City, moved to distance himself from comments that sparked outrage during the primary.

Youth organizers expressed gratitude for Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago alderpersons who listened to young people.

OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer - President Trump’s recent federal funding cuts, including more than $820 million in grants, ...

Leaders say the expansion will help them meet ambitious goals of reducing shootings, even as President Donald Trump pulls ...

Youth-based violence occurs when people between the ages of 10 to 24 intentionally use physical force or power to threaten or ...