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Mayor Johnson now has to consider whether to bring ShotSpotter back to Chicago
ShotSpotter’s parent company is among eight firms that submitted proposals for contracts to provide “gun violence detection ...
Chicago alderman slams the murder capital’s ‘disregard for human life’
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez blasted the city's 'political elite' for its being the U.S. murder capital for the 13th year in a row on 'Fox Report.' ...
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Chicago fire captain dies in West Side garage fire; cause of blaze announced
CHICAGO - A Chicago firefighter was critically injured battling a blaze Wednesday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
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Pritzker, Johnson say Peacekeeper Program helped reduce gun violence in Chicago
The group gathered at the Pullman Community Center to showcase what they believe are effective strategies in reducing violent crime. Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson attended ...
Chicago dubbed America's murder capital as Democrat leaders 'demonize' police, splurge on migrants: alderman
Chicago's 41st Ward Alderman Anthony Napolitano slammed the sanctuary city's administration as homicides continue to plague neighborhoods.
Man convicted of threatening to shoot former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
A Michigan man has been found guilty of threatening to shoot and kill former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot after he said he ...
Man found guilty of threatening to kill former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
William Kohles, 44, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was found guilty of two counts of threatening a public official.
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Man found guilty in death threat against former Chicago mayor
A Cook County judge found a man guilty of threatening then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who testified that receiving the profane and ...
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Chicago once again America’s murder capital — as Democrats push to ‘steal the police budget’
make it seem like there’s not there’s not as much of a crime issue as there is, because their goal is to steal the police budget.” In 2024, Chicago had 573 homicides, leading the nation in ...
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Incumbent North Chicago mayor faces two challengers who think the city needs a change
North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham ... During his current term, the crime rate has dropped 60%. “We’re using technology like license plate readers so we know if a criminal is in the city ...