 Start your order at easycater.com. Surges in Chicago with 103 people shot over the 4th of July holiday weekend. 19 people were shot and killed in Chicago. 84 shot and wounded over the 4th of July holiday weekend. A 27% increase in shootings from the same time last year and continued citywide violence. The Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson blames on community disenfranchisement and disinvestment. He also says the city has had enough.