Most traditional Chicago street gangs, known as nations, fall under two main factions, called the People Nation and the Folks Nation. The People Nation has most, if not all, gangs under the "Almighty" moniker.

The tough streets of Chicago has produced some of the most notorious gangsters in American History. Chicago Gangs in 2023 Today, the Gangster Disciples, Black Disciples, and Latin Kings street gangs are operating in Chicago’s South and West Sides.

Sep 9, 2024 · From the Chicago hoods of the South Side to the areas where Chicago gangs roam on the West Side to the heart of the Chicago ghetto areas of the North and East sides, this map breaks down the background and history of almost every Chicago hood and community while giving a tour through the streets of the urban sections of the city.

Asian youth gangs, many of whose members arrived in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s, have joined the spectrum of street gangs in Chicago. Gangs also have moved into surrounding suburbs and even extended their reach across the Midwest.

From Organized Crime to Folk and People Street Gangs, reveal the criminal origins of more than 90 of Chicago’s baddest street gangs. Discover gang colors, symbols, territories and more…

The primary street gangs that pose the greatest threat in the Chicago area are the Gangster Disciples, Black Disciples, Black P Stone Nation, Vice Lords, and Latin Kings.

Reveal the criminal origins of more than 90 of Chicago's baddest street gangs. From the hardest hoods of Chicago to green grass suburbia.

Jun 11, 2018 · Chicago has 59 active street gangs, with more than 2,000 semi-autonomous factions. Police estimate 100,000 gang members are in the city. More than half are in three gangs — the Gangster Disciples, Latin Kings and Black P Stones.

Jun 1, 2017 · This report provides background on the gang-related crime situation in Chicago and offers insight on the nexus between Mexican DTOs and Chicago street gangs.

Nov 9, 2022 · Chicago's gangs were first formed around the 1860's by Irish, German, and Lithuanian immigrants to protect from outside attacks. They developed into mostly Polish and Italian gangs in the 1920's that profited from the illegal sale of alcohol during prohibition.