Overview
- Chicago reports a 21% drop in homicides, a 36% decrease in shootings, and a 36% decline in robberies year-to-date, attributed to a holistic community safety strategy.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson and Superintendent Larry Snelling announced new summer programs, such as midnight basketball and softball, to engage youth during high-risk evening hours.
- The Chicago Park District will introduce a Rollin’ Rec activity van on June 23 and distribute free gun locks citywide to promote safe recreational options and gun safety awareness.
- Violence interrupters and outreach workers will extend their patrols until 3 a.m. to mediate conflicts and reduce violence in neighborhoods experiencing high crime rates.
- A proposed snap curfew ordinance remains delayed due to constitutional concerns, with officials prioritizing youth programming and community-led interventions over enforcement measures.