Downtown Seattle bakery closes ‘for the safety of its employees’ amid rampant crime, drug use

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Mar 3, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events

Watch the latest video at foxbusiness.com A downtown Seattle bakery is temporarily closing one of its locations “for the safety of its employees” after a spate of recent shootings, including at least one that was fatal, has left owners concerned, according...

Chicago teen shot 24 times while buying snacks, family says

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Feb 23, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, National News, News & Events

A 15-year-old boy has died after he was shot 24 times near a Chicago gas station while he was out buying snacks, his family said. Sincere Cole was fatally injured in the Chicago Lawn area Saturday night when the unidentified gunman opened fire, WGN9 reported. Police...

With GOP crime packages likely to fail, Democrats hint at new bills

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Feb 14, 2022 | Illinois News, National News, News & Events

SPRINGFIELD — As crime rates increased across the state in the past year, public safety is shaping up to be a key talking point in the upcoming midterm elections. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have introduced various bills and legislative packages aimed at...

Chicago’s carjacking task force to be staffed 24 hours a day amid rise in violent crime

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Feb 14, 2022 | Illinois News, National News, News & Events

Chicago is expanding its carjacking task force as residents remain concerned about high violent crime, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and police Superintendent David Brown announced. Brown said the task force is currently staffed during two out of three watches but will soon be...

Cook County Sheriff’s Office Will Feature Carjacking Safety Booth For First Time At This Year’s Chicago Auto Show

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Feb 14, 2022 | Illinois News, National News, News & Events

CHICAGO (CBS) — With the city’s carjacking crisis, car safety is important and on top of mind. CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman reports for the first time ever, mixed among the electrics and crossovers, you’ll find a carjacking safety booth at this year’s show. The Chicago...

Lawmakers blame Safe-T Act following no charges in shooting case

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Feb 14, 2022 | Illinois News, National News, News & Events

  (The Center Square) – Citing a grand jury’s refusal to indict a man on murder charges because of changes in Illinois law, House Republicans are calling for the repeal of the SAFE-T Act. A Cook County grand jury declined to indict Travis Andrews on a...