Handguns ARE NOT banned in Chicago. You can even apply for a "Conceal Carry Permit." The Supreme Court eliminated the "Chicago Ban." The City also eliminated the Grandfathered "Gun Registration" Municipal Code. You Know Who Must Register Weapon(s)? Chicago Police Officers
for accurate crime numbers in Chicago, heyjackass.com is a good site. Regarding Crime and the characters involved, Chicago Media hasn't accurately reported it for at least 30 years. They can't and they won't. Chicago is lost.