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Few American cities approach Christmas with the distinctiveness of Chicago.

Downtown — the Loop, as locals call it — is lit with seasonal decorations, State Street fills with shoppers, and Millennium Park draws visitors with its outdoor skating rink and illuminated Christmas tree.

This year’s start to the season also came with a stark reminder of Chicago’s public safety concerns.

I spent last weekend in the Windy City and woke up the morning of Saturday, Nov. 22, to reports of a mass shooting the night before on State Street in front of the landmark Chicago Theatre and just down the block from the world-famous Macy’s store.

I had walked that stretch of street earlier, taking in the crowds and storefront displays. By the time the shooting occurred, shortly before 10 p.m., I

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