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A Chicago Woman Wants You to See The Faces of Her 23 Loved Ones Killed by Gun Violence
Camiella Williams bought her first gun in sixth grade. She mourned her first dead friend in high school. Now, she is fighting to save other Chicago kids, however long the odds.
Get Ready for 'NOISEY Chicago' on VICELAND with This Sick Mix of Chicago Rap
Featuring Chief Keef, Lil Durk, and more.
A Chicago Man Is Finally Being Charged for the November Execution of a Nine-Year-Old Boy
Even in a coarsened city, the grisly killing was seen as uniquely heinous, its victim a fourth-grade student.
Streets by VICE: Halsted Street, Chicago
VICE travels through the many neighborhoods of Halsted Street, the central artery of Chicago.
Police Arrest Suspect in Gang-Related Slaying of 9-Year-Old Chicago Boy
Tyshawn Lee was reportedly lured into an alleyway earlier this month and shot to death because of his father's alleged ties to a local gang.
Rashid Johnson Draws Portraits with Black Soap and Wax
An all-too familiar anxiety plays out in Johnson's 'Anxious Men' at SoHo's Drawing Center.
Cops Say Chicago Fourth Grader Lured to Alley Was Executed Over Father's Alleged Gang Ties
A local priest said that in the past gang members left each other's children alone, but that the code had eroded in the streets of Chicago, where murders are on the rise.
What Are You Doing with Your Life? Watch Noisey's Best Documentaries Right Now
Spend your weekend the right way.
#TBT Noisey Takes You to "CHIRAQ"
Explore the rap culture of Chicago with Noisey's 8-part documentary series.
Introducing Jay Storm, the Charlotte-Based Beatmaker Who's Making Waves in Chicago
Good luck got him where he is now—but will it get him out of North Carolina?
Why Common Deserves the Grammy for Best Rap Album
The Grammys do still matter. Because of that they, need to make the right choice and give the award to Common.
Best of Noisey YouTube 2014 - Chiraq
Watch as Thomas Morton gains intimate knowledge of the city's vibrant—and sometimes dangerous—hip-hop scene.