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5 dead, at least 35 hurt in violent Chicago weekend

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It was a violent weekend in Chicago, with dozens of shootings, assaults and armed robberies.

Five people died, and at least 35 others were wounded in shootings. Several people were mugged, beaten and robbed on Michigan Avenue on Saturday night by groups of up to 10 attackers. 

Police believe some of the incidents are gang-related.

One man said the violence makes him think twice about going downtown. Someone was assaulted right outside the tavern he was visiting.

"People wanted to know what was happening more than anything else. They wanted the details, who was robbed? Unfortunately, this happens all the time. It happens in other neighborhoods but doesn't get this type of exposure. But downtown, the large tourist area, the large business center," said Jason Hicks. 

Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, 20 people were wounded in separate incidents.