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Chicago Faces Public Safety Challenges After Stabbings and Fatal Cyclist Crash

Two stabbings and a deadly bike collision within 24 hours underscore ongoing violence and traffic safety issues in the city.

Police officers detain a person near a scene where a 22-year-old man was stabbed in the back in the 700 block of North State Street, May 25, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • A 22-year-old man was critically injured after being stabbed multiple times during an altercation in Chicago's River North neighborhood on Sunday night.
  • A 24-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were arrested at the scene in connection with the River North stabbing; charges are pending.
  • A separate stabbing in the West Loop on Sunday evening left a 35-year-old man injured and a 65-year-old man in custody.
  • An 18-year-old cyclist was fatally struck by an SUV on Michigan Avenue early Monday morning; the driver received a ticket for failing to reduce speed.
  • The incidents highlight broader concerns about violence and traffic safety in Chicago, with Michigan Avenue lacking bike lanes despite the city's Vision Zero Action Plan.