Politics Street Violence & Social Media WTTW News | July 13, 2011, 7:00 pm Street violence is on the rise in Chicago and some groups are using social media to plan and execute their attacks. Carol Marin and her panel discuss the changing face of crime. More on the Story: See crime stats from the CPD Professor Robert Lombardo Ald. Willie Cochran CeaseFire Chicago Police Department news release Chicago Police Department CLEARpath site Chicago Sun-Times article Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education Illinois Hemp Act Set to Ban Some THC Drinks Amid Pushback From Business Owners Share of Chicago Property Tax Revenues Claimed by TIF Funds Grew 2.1% in 2025: Report Johnson, Majority of City Council Remain At Odds Over 2027 Budget As Hearings End Here Are the 17 Men Chicago Will Pay $260.8M After Being Convicted Following Investigations by Ex-CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.