Chicago sees 30% drop in homicides in 2025, with fewest murders in a year since 1965

As overall crime continued to drop in Chicago in 2025, the city ended the year with the fewest homicides in 60 years.

Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears scouting report and prediction

With the rosters as currently constructed and Chicago playing at home, the Bears should probably tap dance over the Lions and feel really good about their playoff shot. But the Bears are only a slight favorite over the Lions, and it's probably because we don't know how much Ben Johnson will play his stars in the final game.

Chicago records fewest killings since 1965, despite Trump's campaign against city

Overall crime continued to drop as the number of murders in Chicago decreased from 587 in 2024 to 416 last year, when scores of federal immigration agents flooded the city and President Trump repeatedly highlighted its crime.

In 2025, Chicago had fewest murders recorded since 1960s: preliminary police data

In 2025, Chicago had the fewest murders recorded since 1965, according to preliminary Chicago police data released Thursday.

Sports betting in Chicago to continue in 2026, after sportsbooks drop bid to immediately block tax and licensing law

Sports betting will continue uninterrupted in Chicago in 2026, after a coalition of sportsbooks dropped their effort to immediately block new taxes and licensing requirements in the city.The Sports Betting Alliance – which represents betting operators Bet365,
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Chicago crime: Teen shot, injured in South Shore, police say

CHICAGO - An 18-year-old man was shot and injured while walking on a South Side sidewalk late Saturday night. Officers responded around 9:46 p.m. to the 7800 block of S. Kingston Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood for the shooting, according to the Chicago Police Department.

Miles Bridges moves up on franchise ladder during Hornets’ win over Chicago Bulls

Unlike their December meeting with the Chicago Bulls, the Hornets didn’t yield an exhaustive amount of easy points this time around. That was among the keys in their 112-99 win over Chicago at United Center.

Child critically injured in West Englewood fire, Chicago fire officials say

A child is in critical condition after a fire in the West Englewood neighborhood, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
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Chicago deputy police chief dies after medical emergency, officials say

William Betancourt, a deputy chief with CPD, died early Saturday morning after a medical emergency while off duty.

Chicago Police Deputy William Betancourt dies following medical emergency, CPD says

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Police Deputy Chief William Betancourt died following a medical emergency on Saturday, CPD said. Betancourt was off duty at the time. Video captured a large procession of CPD vehicles as they drove to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office on Saturday morning.
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