Gangster Disciples

Gunmen aiming for Young Pappy, aka Shaquon Thomas, hit Markeyo Carr and Wil Lewis instead, police said.

The alleged gang leader was one of 35 arrested during a Thursday morning sweep, authorities said.

To keep her son safe behind bars, the mother paid $2,500, prosecutors said.

Two alleged Gangster Disciples have been sentenced to 50 years for the murder of Darius Brown.

Officials said gang graffiti had been reported and should be removed as weather allows.

Lack of jobs is a bigger issue than the Gangster Disciples, Rep. Rush said.

In a TV interview, the senator said he wants to toss members of the gang into Thomson prison.

About 200 people attended a vigil Tuesday in Woodlawn to honor infant who died of five gunshot wounds.

Months after her pregnant mother was shot, 6-month-old girl was shot along with her father in Woodlawn.

Sting in heart of gang turf has netted 16 arrests, and nobody's been shot since November, commander said.

Recent violence in the area was connected to the drug market, police said.