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Violent crime up 18%, arrests down 43% in Chicago over 10 years
Mar 12, 2024 · The institute analysis showed a 18% increase in violent crimes since 2013, with a 33% decline in the number of arrests. Arrest rates hit their lowest levels in a decade in 2023, with just 10.8% of ...
Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
Nov 18, 2022 · Standard 3: Petition to deny pretrial release – the state has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that (1) there is proof or great presumption that the defendant committed one ...
There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?
Sep 18, 2023 · After litigation delaying its implementation, the full provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act went into effect on Sept. 18. Here’s what to expect.
Chicago sees total crime drop, but most-violent crimes up over …
Oct 12, 2023 · Chicago Police Department arrest rates were the lowest in a decade during 2022. Less than 12% of the 238,722 crime reports resulted in arrests.
Illinois Policy
Digital licenses, shampoo bottles, $15 wage: Illinois’ new laws for 2025. New Years’ Day means hundreds of new laws on the books, including one allowing residents to get a digital version of ...
Chicago gun violence by neighborhood: South, West sides remain …
Aug 10, 2023 · Analysis of police data indicates the overall number of shootings increased in 19 of the 22 Chicago police districts reporting data. On average, each district saw 39 more victims of gun violence.
Report: Chicago violent crime spikes 11%, arrests in just 11%
Mar 12, 2024 · Even though the number of violent crimes in Chicago grew to its highest level in a decade last year, the arrest rate dropped. Robbery and vehicle theft both rose by over 30% last year.
Chicago crime declines, but becomes more violent over 10 years
Oct 12, 2023 · A report from the Illinois Policy Institute finds cases of homicide and motor vehicle theft each increased by over 30% in the past decade. Arrest rates hit a 10-year low in 2022.
Pritzker Doles Out 19% Raises and $1,200 Stipend in Largest …
Aug 8, 2023 · Illinois’ largest public employee union, AFSCME Council 31, finalized their second contract with Gov. J.B. Pritzker July 25. New pay raises will cost taxpayers $625 million.