A Chicago police sergeant suffered a leg wound during a Saturday night shooting. He self-transported to a nearby hospital and was reported to be in good condition. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement officials in the city.

Chicago’s East Side neighborhood became the latest scene of the ongoing battle against untraceable firearms when police arrived at a three-flat apartment early one summer morning. Despite legislation intended to limit “ghost guns,” authorities continue to recover these homemade weapons, underscoring the gap between regulatory efforts and real-world outcomes.