Overall crime in Chicago is up 34 percent so far this year – in particular with motor vehicle thefts, an issue we've been covering for months, up 44 percent.
On Friday afternoon, Mayor Lori Lightfoot met with New York City MayorMayor Adams was inaugurated on New Year's Day. He is a former Brooklyn Borough president, New York State senator, and New York City police officer. Friday marked his first visit to Chicago as mayor.
Adams and Lightfoot met for about 45 minutes at City Hall Friday to discuss strategies for community safety. The big questions are what Lightfoot can take from Adams, and vice versa, to tackle the uptick in violent crimes.was among four people shot at Monroe Street and Kildare Avenue in West Garfield Park. Chicago Police said the incident was a drive-by.at 79th Street and Exchange Avenue in South Chicago.
"The mayor and I are clear – we are not going to remain silent," Adams said."We're not going to pretend as though there are some conscious failures that are taking place."
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