Contrary to some popular perception, neither crime nor gun crime are at historically unprecedented levels. However, we clearly have a real problem, both as a city and a country. 3/8 data.cityofchicago.org/Publi… (All records and battery with "gun" or "firearm" in the description)

If you want to download the data (a common request), there is no need to ask. Every dataset has an Export button and API (with button to documentation).

Have a question, problem, comment about something on data.cityofchicago.org? Something not working right? Every dataset has a Contact Dataset Owner link. For more general things (or just if you prefer for individual datasets), the Feedback link goes to our main e-mail address.

Another #Chicago #COVID19 #OpenData heads-up. dev.cityofchicago.org/open%2…

If you are a user of #Chicago #COVID19 #Vaccination #OpenData (specifically data.cityofchicago.org/Healt…), please note an upcoming change next week. It is for the good but could require downstream changes if you are using the dataset. dev.cityofchicago.org/open%2…

Just to note it, if one wants to see which ones have already been reported/filled, data.cityofchicago.org/Servi… and filter for SR_SHORT_CODE PHF. (Unless you truly want to know about *all* potholes and not just the one on your street, you probably want some additional criteria. 😉)

I was thinking that, too, but Google is a total killjoy. Definition 2 not only includes "sphere" but -- the additional twist of the knife for the original point -- "approximately." :)

This looks to be why we cannot have nice things. docs.google.com/document/d/1…

Also available at data.cityofchicago.org/Healt…, including other types of facilities. Call 311 (or use 311.chicago.gov/) for help for yourself or others or 911 if an emergency. Reminder: Cars get dangerously hot very quickly so please don't leave kids or animals, even briefly.

It actually even predates COVID-19 (i.e., real awareness/concern in the U.S.). Getting way more intrigued by this than is justified... trends.google.com/trends/exp… Interest in this search peaks in spring of a presidential election year? :)