With Shootings and Homicides Down in Chicago, Advocates Say There’s Still Work to Be Done

Chicago is seeing a historic drop in violent crime in the first half of the year.

According to the Chicago Police Department, homicides and shootings are both down more than 30% in the first six months of the year compared to 2024.

City data also shows significant declines in other categories like carjackings, robberies and aggravated assaults…

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