Amna Nawaz
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Chicago sees historic drop in violent crime during first half of 2025

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July 3, 2025

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The city of Chicago saw a historic drop in homicides in the first half of the year, a trend that has largely been mirrored nationwide. For a deeper look at the state of violent crime in the U.S., William Brangham spoke with Jeff Asher. His Real-Time Crime Index compiles data from hundreds of law enforcement agencies nationwide.

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Chicago sees historic drop in violent crime during first half of 2025 · Amna Nawaz · Sentinel