Chiraq

Even with 2016's surge in shootings, Chicago's violence doesn't approach countries like Afghanistan.

The top federal prosecutor in the region says gangs are emboldened.

Callers slammed Pfleger after the U.S. flag was seen flying below the Chi-Raq flag at St. Sabina.

Chance the Rapper said "Chi-Raq's" plot was a "slap in the face to any mother that lost a child here."

Hudson was featured in a profile on Sunday's episode of CBS Sunday Morning.

The Rev. Michael Pfleger called it an "orchestrated distraction" from the city's real gun violence.

The new alderman for Englewood and Auburn Gresham said he's been involved in politics since he was 11.

Politicians tugged from opposite sides on Spike Lee's film, as Gov. Bruce Rauner halted the tax program.

Ald. Will Burns (4th) was trying to halt a state tax credit for Spike Lee's "Chiraq" film production.

Spike Lee will shoot scenes Downtown for his controversial film Monday.

Ald. David Moore denied a permit request for the movie to celebrate the filming of "Chiraq."

Nearly 500 extras filmed the pivotal scene on Monday of Lee's "Chiraq," a title Ald. Burns objects to.

But Ald. Burns and others still upset over potential name.

Ald. Will Burns' resolution says any film subsidy should enhance, not diminish the city's reputation.

Spike Lee's controversial tax subsidy request and rogue golf carts top our roundup of stories this week.