Violence in Chicago: Where Will We Be in 10 Years?

Violence in Chicago:
Where Will We Be in 10 Years?
2015 story
Chicago Map
1996 story
Use Maps as part of Strategy to Fill High Poverty

Areas with Needed Youth & Family Services
Tutor/Mentor Connection (1993-present), Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC (2011-present) http://www.tutormentorexchange.net tutormentor2@earthlink.net
About Us: Tutor/Mentor
Connection (T/MC)*
Local/Global mission – The Tutor/Mentor Connection (T/MC)
was created in late 1992 by Daniel F. Bassill and six other
volunteers, who were starting a new Cabrini Connections
tutor/mentor program in Chicago, as a commitment to help teens
living in the Cabrini-Green area connect with adult volunteers
who would help these teens move through school and into jobs
and careers.
While launching this tutor/mentor program, the organizers

also created the Tutor/Mentor Connection (T/MC), to provide
leadership to efforts that would help programs like Cabrini
Connections get the resources they need to thrive in every
poverty neighborhood of a big city like Chicago. Through the
Internet, the T/MC is now connecting with mentoring and career
development program organizers throughout the world. In 2011
the T/MC became part of Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC, which is
Cabrini creating products, services and events to support T/MC type
Connections organizations in Chicago and other cities.
1992-2011
In 1993 we began creating maps to draw
resources to programs operating in high poverty
areas. This is one of many maps you can find on
T/MC our web sites and blogs. These were created using
donated ESRI software between 1994 and 2011.
In 2008 we created an interactive program

locator. This is example of map story created
using this platform, which you can find at
https://tinyurl.com/ProgramLocatorMap-archive
*Since 2011 the T/MC has been part of

Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC, which was created
by Dan Bassill, to continue this strategy in
Chicago and share it with other cities.
The interactive mapping platform and GIS mapping strategy have not been
funded since 2011. The platforms are now archives, serving as a model that
new leaders in Chicago and other cities can duplicate.
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The following pages illustrate one way these maps can be used
by political, business, community and other leaders:
Users can create maps by

adding layers of information.
Each tab represents one layer.
Users can also zoom into
different areas, such as zip
codes, community areas, political
districts.
31st Dist.
36th Dist. This map shows

Illinois Legislative
Districts as well as
poverty levels in
this area (based on
2000 census).
This map was created using the Interactive map section of the Tutor/Mentor Program Locator, showing
locations of shootings that took place in Chicago on November 2 & 3, 2015, which were featured in front
page Chicago Tribune stories. This platform is now only available as an archive.
X – 8000 block of South Damen Avenue; XX 7300 block of South May Street
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This is a different map view, also created using the Tutor/Mentor Program Locator.
This map shows banks and some

faith groups in the area where the
shootings took place.
View archive of Chicago Tutor/Mentor Program Locator

https://tinyurl.com/ProgramLocatorMap-archive
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Use data platforms to create map stories showing where tutor/mentor programs are
located and where more are needed.
See maps in stories at https://tutormentor.blogspot.com/search/label/maps

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The two Chicago shootings of 11/2 and 11/3/2015
took place in the 31st and 36th Illinois State House XX 11/3/15 Aspiring Model Shot
Districts and the 16th and 18th State Senate Districts 7300 block of South May Street
Above is map of the 14th State Senate district w/overlays showing

poverty, poor schools, tutor/mentor orgs, and assets. Created by X – 9-Year Old Boy Shot
Tutor/Mentor Connection in 2009. Shootings of 11/2 and 11/3
took place just North of this district. 8000 block of South Damen Avenue
These maps were created using a different GIS mapping tool than the Program Locator. Users should be
able to easily create maps of political districts, zip codes or community areas, with overlays similar to
those shown on the map of the 14th Senate District. Finding web sites with interactive maps showing all
Illinois State and House districts has been difficult. Finding maps with demographic overlays has been
even more difficult.
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These maps show Chicago Wards. To show Ward numbers, I
copied the WBEZ map to Power Point, then added Ward
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50 numbers. I save this as a JPG so I could include it in map-
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stories. I then created an inset (below) showing the Wards
33 40 48 where the shootings took place.
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36 32
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View Interactive Map at
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http://www.wbez.org/no- 22
sidebar/approved-ward-
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map-95662
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21 8 The two shootings of 11/2 &
11/3/2015 took place at the
19 edges of the 17th Ward.
34 10 Aldermen of the 18th and 6th
9 Wards should also be
accountable.
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The two shootings of 11/2 &
11/3/2015 took place in the
2nd and 3rd Districts of the
Cook Country Board.
This map is a PDF found at

https://datacatalog.cookcoun
tyil.gov/GIS-Maps/ccgismap-
Cook-Commissioner-
Districts/ehgp-m9tw
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These maps show the two Cook County Board Districts where
these shootings occurred. I copied the District maps from the
Cook County web site, then added Ward numbers in larger type,
so they could be seen in map stories like this. I saved the maps
as JPGs to use as needed.
These two county board districts

are next to each other with parts of
the 17th ward in each district.
The shootings on 11/3/2015 took place in the

2nd District of the Cook County Board of
Commissioners. Elected officials should be
accountable. The shooting of 9-yr-old boy on 11/2/2015 took
place in the 3rd District of the Cook County Board of
Commissioners. Elected officials should be
accountable. Pg. 9
The two shootings of 11/2 &
11/3/2015 took place in the
1st US Congressional
xx
x District. Elected officials
should be accountable.
To use maps of US Congressional Districts in this analysis, I first

needed to copy maps from the web site below, and save them as
JPGs. I then pulled them into Power Point, to add info showing
where the shootings occurred.
http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/aboutus/map_room/Pages/
CongressionalDistrictMaps.aspx
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There are numerous data platforms that you can use to create map stories. And there are a few
intermediaries collecting and mapping information about youth serving programs. Use these to create
your own map stories, or as models for building your own platform.
View this concept map at http://tinyurl.com/TMI-MappingData

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When bad things happen, and are given major attention in local media, leaders need to know how to
create map stories, that tell “the rest of the story” and draw people together to fill neighborhoods with
programs and services that begin to reduce the reasons “bad things” are happening. Making map-
stories needs to be easy, so they can be created, and put into blog articles, like those at
http://tutormentor.blogspot.com, while the media still focus on this story.
1997 story Unless leaders change how they

lead, and mobilize others, and draw
needed resources into all places
where help is needed, violence,
poverty and poor schools will be the
same story in 10, 20 or 30 years
from now.
Making maps is just part of what leaders

need to know. Create a learning team and
use articles at
www.tutormentorexchange.net to get to
know this strategy and ways to use maps.
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Publish map stories weekly to draw people from your network to information that shows where and
why volunteer-based tutor, mentor and learning programs are needed and ways people can help
them with contributions of time, talent, dollars and public will.
Vote for political leaders who publish map stories regularly like those at
https://tutormentor.blogspot.com/search/label/maps and who implement policies that draw
consistent funding to support youth programs in every high poverty area of their city and state.
Tutor/Mentor Connection (1993-present), Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC (2011-present) http://www.tutormentorexchange.net tutormentor2@earthlink.net Pg. 13
Maps can help identify everyone in a map-area (city or neighborhood) who
should be involved in helping youth move successfully through school and into
adult lives…free of poverty, violence and inequality of opportunity.
Web sites of leaders

need to include
maps, showing a
commitment to this
strategy.
Leaders need to learn to lead this strategy. Youth can take this role,
starting as early as middle school. Elected leaders should be held
accountable for what they do to fill neighborhoods with needed services..
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The Tutor/Mentor Connection* is an intermediary, and
information aggregator. Someone needs to take this
role for your community.
Until thousands of people focus on this

information every day, like students focus on
math and science and history in school
classrooms,
we will still have social and economic gaps in

America and many people under-achieving
their potential.
* Since 2011 the Tutor/Mentor Connection has been a program of Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC
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Tutor/Mentor Connection has been piloting a map strategy since 1993, with
the help of volunteers and an inconsistent flow of philanthropic support.
1996 Map Story 2015 Chicago Tribune
View media stories: Connect with Dan

http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/news-pr Bassill on social
media
Learn more about how T/MC vision for using maps.

http://tutormentorinstitute.wikidot.com/project:
geographic-information-systems-interface-with-data
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This PDF was first published in 2015. Eight years have passed.
Nothing has changed. Except there is a new Mayor. Again.
Chicago SunTimes - 4-26-2022
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Connect with Dan Bassill on
Social Media
https://tutormentorexchange.net/social-media
Learn about Dan's leadership of tutor/mentor programs in Chicago Read articles like
https://tutormentor.blogspot.com/2023/08/what-am-i-doing-why-do-i-keep-trying.html
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TutorMentorInstitute/
• Twitter @tutormentorteam
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tutormentor
• Ning – http://tutormentorconnection.ning.com
• Blog – http://tutormentor.blogspot.com
• Email – tutormentor2@earthlink.net
• Find this presentation and similar strategy ideas in the library at

http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/library
Tutor/Mentor Connection (1993-present), Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC (2011-present) http://www.tutormentorexchange.net tutormentor2@earthlink.net Pg. 18
It just takes two or three
people to launch a
Tutor/Mentor Connection
strategy in a neighborhood,
a city, or in an organization.
“If this (initiative) is accepted and acted
upon, it can change the way philanthropy
and charities work together in America
and throughout the world. It can change
the future for millions of kids born into
poverty each year.”
Visit http://tutormentorconnection.ning.com
and http://tutormentorexchange.net to learn more.
Email tutormentor2@earthlink.net to discuss.

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Violence in Chicago:

Where Will We Be in 10 Years?

Use Maps as part of Strategy to Fill High Poverty

While launching this tutor/mentor program, the organizers

In 2008 we created an interactive program

*Since 2011 the T/MC has been part of

Users can create maps by

36th Dist. This map shows

This map shows banks and some

View archive of Chicago Tutor/Mentor Program Locator

See maps in stories at https://tutormentor.blogspot.com/search/label/maps

Above is map of the 14th State Senate district w/overlays showing

This map is a PDF found at

These two county board districts

The shootings on 11/3/2015 took place in the

To use maps of US Congressional Districts in this analysis, I first

View this concept map at http://tinyurl.com/TMI-MappingData

1997 story Unless leaders change how they

Making maps is just part of what leaders

Web sites of leaders

Until thousands of people focus on this

we will still have social and economic gaps in

1996 Map Story 2015 Chicago Tribune

View media stories: Connect with Dan

Learn more about how T/MC vision for using maps.

Chicago SunTimes - 4-26-2022

• Find this presentation and similar strategy ideas in the library at

Email tutormentor2@earthlink.net to discuss.

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