CHICAGO -- Despite the recent string of shootings, crime is actually down in some of Chicago's most violent neighborhoods. Through Wednesday, there have been 124 homicides this year according to Chicago police -- that's down 9.5 percent from this time last year. read more
Chicago saw nearly a 16% decline in murders in 2017 from the previous year, according to statistics released in the early hours of New Year's Day. read more
Chicago violence: Homicides in 2017 are now outpacing 2016 in Chicago after the city experienced its deadliest day so far this year. read more