Tag: Chicago
Chicago Street Festivals Neglecting Police Overtime Costs, Impacting Taxpayers
Chicago has been host to hundreds of street festivals annually, with nearly 2,800 police officers working a combined total of 27,000 hours of overtime to ensure the safety of attendees. However, the cost of...
Former Employee Kills 2 Workers at Chicago’s Navy Pier
A tragic incident occurred at Chicago's Navy Pier when a former employee returned to the tourist attraction and fatally shot two workers. The attacker, who had been fired from his job at Navy Pier...
Rising Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes in Chicago’s West Ridge Neighborhood
Anti-Jewish hate crimes in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood have seen a significant increase this year, with a total of 70 documented incidents, marking a 46% rise from the previous year's high of 48. The...
El Chapo’s Son in Plea Talks with Chicago Federal Prosecutors
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, one of the sons of infamous cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, has begun plea negotiations with federal prosecutors in Chicago. He is currently facing charges related to narcotics trafficking, with...
Reducing Crime and Violence in Chicago: Initiatives and Efforts by a Local Group
As the presidential election approaches, many voters are concerned about the issue of crime. According to a recent CBS News poll, 63% of voters consider crime as a significant factor in deciding who to...