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Violent crime up 18%, arrests down 43% in Chicago over 10 years
WEBMar 12, 2024 · The Illinois Policy Institute reports that violent crime increased by 11.5% in 2023, while arrest rates dropped to their lowest levels in a decade. The analysis shows the trends and neighborhoods ...
Chicago sees total crime drop, but most-violent crimes up over …
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Chicago saw a 29% decrease in reported crimes from 2012 to 2022, but also a rise in assaults, motor vehicle thefts and homicides. Police arrest rates fell to their lowest level in a decade, while ...
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WEBEnrollment barely rises at Chicago Public Schools amidst 12% increase in English Learners. Preliminary enrollment data for the 2024-2025 school year show a less than 1% uptick in enrollment.
How to use Illinois’ new permanent vote-by-mail system
WEBAug 10, 2022 · Learn how to request and return a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 8 general election in Illinois. Find out the benefits, deadlines and options of voting by mail in the new permanent system.
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
WEBOct 29, 2020 · Learn about the new voting laws and procedures in Illinois for 2020, such as mail-in ballots, same-day registration, and provisional ballots. Find out how to check your registration, verify your ...
Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
WEBNov 18, 2022 · The SAFE-T Act eliminates cash bail and makes other changes to police and correctional procedures in Illinois. Learn how the act affects pretrial detention, police reforms, and the Felony-Murder Law.
Illinois tax rates rank No. 1: highest in U.S.
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Illinoisans pay the most state and local taxes in the nation, with a tax burden of 15.2% of their income. The report also reveals the state's high gas taxes, property taxes and pension debt, and ...
What you need to know about marijuana legalization in Illinois
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use on Jan. 1, 2020. Learn about the new law's provisions on possession, sales, taxes, expungement and more.
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