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Chicago's homicide rate up 38 percent despite focus on 'safe streets'

The city's homicide rate is on the rise despite Mayor Rahm Emanuel making safety one of his main priorities.

Chicago shootings hit 19 people in one night

Nineteen people in Chicago were shot in the span of just one night.

Ford Crown Victorias, being used as Chicago police cars, sit outside a police station on Sept. 8, 2011 in Chicago. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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