What Chicago business leaders across the city would like to see from their next mayor.

1. Murders in Chicago are up nearly 50% since the last mayoral election Whoever wins tomorrow’s election for mayor will face several daunting challenges when it comes to crime and public safety ...

Crime is a top issue for Chicago voters. Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson offer sharp contrasts on public safety.

With Chicago’s municipal election just weeks away, voters are trying to gauge where mayoral candidates stand on hot-button issues including crime and public safety.

But gun violence remains alarmingly high in Chicago, and it’s unclear how well the mayor’s measures have worked as she faces a tough reelection campaign with public safety the top issue.

A high percentage of residents also see mental health, substance abuse and housing insecurity as components of the city’s public safety crisis, Harris Poll finds.

Chicago issued 2.8 million speed-camera tickets in 2021, more than the city’s population. Finally, the public-safety ordinance could include the creation of a “Public Safety Transparency Unit” in the ...

New Report: Black Chicago Residents Believe Future Is Bright Despite Public Safety Issues Chicago residents are trying to keep a positive outlook.

Crime Is the Only Issue in Chicago Mayor’s Race Lori Lightfoot says it’s going down, but all the other candidates said they wouldn’t rehire her police superintendent.

Miracle Boyd: Public safety is a number one issue. And if we could address public safety, then we could address crime.

Chicago transit police have largely responded to smoking violations by issuing municipal citations. Out of the roughly 4,400 citations issued in 2021, about 200 were paid.

Delaying access to Chicago police radio calls threatens public safety, media coalition says The city’s new system prevents news reporters and the public from getting instant access to police ...