In January 2023, shortly before the February Chicago mayoral elections, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a dismal 22% approval rating. Current Mayor Brandon Johnson's approval has now sunk even ...

In the year’s first quarter, Chicago had 96 murders, 15% fewer than the first three months of last year. Jeff Asher points to ...

Chicago authorities have ... cited a reported 6% positive-approval rate for Johnson, saying it "speaks volumes" of how the city is deteriorating crime-wise. Johnson responded that LaHood could ...

The Chicago Police Bureau of Detectives and Family Liaison Office will host events all week to connect crime victims with ...

in Chicago. Violence is on the rise in emergency rooms. Scott Olson/Getty Share Despite recent drops in overall violent crime in the U.S., violent crime is on the rise in key segments of society.