CHICAGO — In what residents described as a “broad-daylight crime spree,” downtown Chicago saw a series of violent and chaotic events on June 17, 2025, including multiple stabbings at a popular skatepark, a man shoved onto CTA Red Line tracks, and widespread disturbances from Old Town to the South Shore.
The chaos unfolded before sunset, prompting concerns over public safety amid heavy tourist activity and family outings downtown.
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