New Chicago mayor's progressive strategy to be tested amid public safety, growth concerns
1 year, 7 months ago

New Chicago mayor's progressive strategy to be tested amid public safety, growth concerns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Mayor-elect Johnson’s top priority remains building a better, stronger, safer Chicago where all residents can live and work free from the threat of violence,” spokesman Ronnie Reese said in a statement. Chicago business leaders overwhelmingly endorsed Johnson's opponent, former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas, typically swayed by his pitch to strengthen policing or Johnson's various tax proposals affecting large companies and the wealthy. Efforts to draw new tenants are regularly hampered by Chicago's “headline weaknesses” — particularly public safety and real estate taxes, Parang said. When violence broke out as teens flooded Chicago's downtown streets in mid-April, he issued a statement asking that people not “demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities.” Paying for his campaign promises, including the public safety response, hinges on a number of tax increases aimed at high earners and large companies likely to put up a political fight.

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US cities hope crime strategies keep homicide numbers dropping and prevent summer surge
1 year, 7 months ago

US cities hope crime strategies keep homicide numbers dropping and prevent summer surge

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — An expected bump in violent crime this summer has mayors and police officials around the U.S. rolling out familiar strategies of making officers more visible and engaging with community groups, in some cases leaning on civilians to enforce curfews and keep the peace. Violence often surges during summer months, so this holiday weekend will undoubtedly ramp up pressure …

New Chicago mayor pledges commitment to progressive strategy, asks for unity
1 year, 7 months ago

New Chicago mayor pledges commitment to progressive strategy, asks for unity

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson began his first term of office Monday, asking Chicagoans to set aside deep differences, confront challenges together and build “a city that works for everyone.” Johnson, 47, whose victory was touted by progressives as evidence that bold stances lead to victory, must immediately confront an influx of migrants in desperate need of shelter, pressure …

Chicago's new mayor, 47, takes office with issues of rising crime and influx of immigrants issues
1 year, 7 months ago

Chicago's new mayor, 47, takes office with issues of rising crime and influx of immigrants issues

Daily Mail  

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will take office Monday, facing an influx of migrants in desperate need of shelter, pressure to build support among skeptical business leaders, and summer months that historically bring a spike in violent crime. Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, 57, will take office on Monday facing an influx of migrants in desperate need of shelter, pressure to build …

Chicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime
1 year, 10 months ago

Chicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of violence that need tough-on-crime policies. One leading candidate, who touts his endorsement from the Chicago police union, says “crime is out of control” and the city needs hundreds more officers patrolling its streets. Another hopeful says that if suspects flee a …

Chicago is throwing its ‘whole government’ at summer violence
3 years, 6 months ago

Chicago is throwing its ‘whole government’ at summer violence

CNN  

Chicago CNN — “I’m not saying I’m God or I can prevent anything from happening, but I know in my heart I did what I can at 1 or 2 in the morning to help put this guy in a safer environment.” That’s how Jervon Hicks describes his mission as an outreach worker and life coach on Chicago’s South Side. …

Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges
4 years ago

Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The number of homicides and shootings in Chicago spiked dramatically in 2020, ending with more bloodshed than in all but one year in more than two decades, statistics released by police on Friday revealed. After three years of falling homicide totals, 2020 ended with 769 homicides — 274 more than the previous year and the most since the …

Chicago homicides and shootings rise sharply in 2020
4 years, 5 months ago

Chicago homicides and shootings rise sharply in 2020

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Homicides and shootings have surged in Chicago during the first seven months of the year. From Jan. 1 through the end of July, there were 440 homicides in Chicago and 2,240 people shot, including many of those who were killed, according to statistics released Saturday by the police department. There were 290 homicides and 1,480 shootings, including people …

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