George Wiebe/Sun-Times Share SPRINGFIELD — Hate crimes, intimidation and extremism are on the rise in Illinois ... but a hate crime.” To curtail the increase in threats of violence and ...

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

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 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.

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