Holiday weekends are always some of the most violent in Chicago. Last year, on Fourth of July weekend, 62 people were wounded and 10 were killed in gun violence. On Memorial Day weekend, nine were killed and 42 more were injured. Every year, everyone knows exactly what is going to happen, which should allow for proper preparation and prevention — yet nothing is done, and it is just as violent anyway.

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