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1 dead, 30 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago

by JimThackerSAFE24 | May 26, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, News & Events

CHICAGO (CBS) – At least one person is dead and 31 are wounded in weekend shootings across the city as of Sunday evening. In the first shooting of the weekend, a 20-year-old man was struck in the leg by gunfire, in the 7600 block of South Rhodes Avenue, in Chatham...

Alleged mass shooter had a felony gun case pending when he killed 2, wounded 7 near Magnificent Mile, records show

by JimThackerSAFE24 | May 26, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, News & Events

  A 21-year-old South Shore man who allegedly shot 9 people outside the Chicago Red Line station on Thursday night had a felony gun case pending at the time of the mass shooting, according to court records. Jaylun Sanders, 21, is the 20th person charged with killing...

CPD increasing patrols downtown amid Chicago violence surge

by JimThackerSAFE24 | May 13, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, News & Events

Chicago police already deployed extra resources on Michigan Avenue, in Millennium Park CHICAGO (WLS) — Downtown Chicago will have a heavier police presence starting Wednesday. In places like Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park, Chicago police confirm...

State’s attorneys say they’re concerned about end of cash bail

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Apr 29, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGEM) – The elimination of cash bail is fast approaching for Illinois following the passage of the SAFE-T act in January 2021. Some judges have even begun the transition to no cash bail, but prosecutors are saying no cash bail will make their...

Only 15-percent of carjackers in Chicago have been arrested, study says

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Apr 29, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events

CHICAGO – City leaders blame the recent surge in carjackings on bored young people looking for trouble, and the Chicago Police Department says juveniles make up nearly 60-percent of carjacking arrests. However, one local expert from the University of...

Illinois budget sweeps $5 million from 911 fund, concerning law enforcement

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Apr 29, 2022 | Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events

  (The Center Square) – The new budget Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeps $5 million out of the statewide 9-1-1 fund to start up a new number for mental health emergencies. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) say the sweep was done without the...
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