Summary
Chicago has recorded the lowest number of homicides in 60 years, with a significant drop in overall crime rates. The reduction in crime comes amid actions by President Donald Trump and recent legal challenges against his administration's policies to deploy federal troops in the city. Meanwhile, local leaders have expressed differing views on the effectiveness and necessity of federal intervention.
Key Facts
- Chicago recorded 416 homicides in 2025, the lowest since 1965.
- The number of murders decreased by nearly 30% over the past year.
- Overall violent crime in Chicago dropped by 21.3%.
- Robberies decreased by 36.1%, and vehicle hijackings fell by 50%.
- President Trump had planned to deploy federal troops to Chicago, but legal challenges blocked these efforts.
- The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's request to keep troops in Illinois for immigration enforcement.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson credited city workers and departments for the progress in reducing crime.
- Governor JB Pritzker supported the Supreme Court ruling as a victory for Illinois.
