What is the crime rate in Chicago?
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Official data shows violent crime in Chicago is at its lowest since 1965, with recent analysis indicating a 20% decrease in violent crime, a 31% drop in homicides, and a 16% decline in aggravated assaults compared to the previous year.
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What to know about Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago, Boston
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- The Supreme Court lifted a lower court order restricting immigration enforcement tactics.
- Federal authorities announced new operations targeting criminal undocumented immigrants in Chicago and Boston. 14s
- Local leaders in Chicago and Massachusetts criticized the federal operations as harmful and politically motivated. 51s
- Recent data shows violent crime in Chicago has decreased compared to the previous year. 1m 25s
- The White House stated the Supreme Court ruling supports the administration's enforcement agenda. 1m 55s
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13 hours agoWhat to know about Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago, Boston
A new analysis from the CBS News data team found violent crime in Chicago is currently down 20 percent compared to the same period last year, which includes a 31 percent decrease in homicides and 16 percent decline in aggravated assaults.
