First Stop: CTA Crime Maps

Searchable Maps: Crime and CTA Trains

These searchable maps track crimes such as theft, assault, narcotics, etc. near Chicago CTA train lines and stations. Search by victim's age, location and more. Related -- Chicago gun violence:

• Searchable map: 2013 homicides by police precinct
• Infographics: Homicides and guns | Stats
• Special report: Chicago gun violence

Credits: City of Chicago Data Portal, CTA open data and Derek Eder's searchable map template.

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Second Stop: Chicago Stumbler

Tracking Chicago's Worst Sidewalks

The Chicago Stumbler Tumblr blog and map have been updated with several new photos of crummy sidewalks in the city. Related:

• Story: Repair cost-sharing stopped for rest of 2013
• Map: Chicago's worst sidewalks
  

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Third Stop: Data/Chicago

Data Visualizations and Infographics

Our team of reporters and editors take you on a tour of Chicago by the numbers: maps, data analysis, infographics and even a fun timeline or two. Related:

• Searchable map: Assaults in dry neighborhoods
  
• StoryMap: Chicago among national leaders in rising rent
• Interactive map: What neighborhoods have the most parks?
• Interactive map: Public art distribution by neighborhood

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