Crime, casinos, Amtrak: Key takeaways from the first mayoral debate in Peoria
Crime, the future of the Par-A-Dice Casino and Peoria's effort to bring Amtrak to the city were all topics raised at the first mayoral debate.
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East Chicago man found not guilty in 2021 double homicide
"If they are going to prove this isn't self-defense," defense attorney Brandon Hicks said, "they should be able to tell who shot first in the confrontation." ...
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Federal prosecutor comes home to head Louisville's newest efforts to curb violent crime
One year after another, Louisville sees homicides reach into the triple digits. At least 140 lives have been lost each year since 2020.
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Johnson’s Anti-Violence Effort ‘Just Getting Started,’ 1 Year After It Began, Officials Say
A 33-page evaluation of the first year of the push dubbed the People’s Plan for Community Safety promises to continue working to reduce crime and violence by “addressing the root causes of harm and ...
One NC city reduced homicides by 40% with a strategy the rest of the state can use | Opinion
The key to reducing violence lies not just in enforcement, but in empowering community responders, mental health ...
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Illinois Department of Public Health Launches Data-Driven Dashboard to Tackle Firearm Violence
IDPH launches a new dashboard for tracking firearm violence and deaths by county to inform prevention efforts in Illinois.
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Trial opens for man charged in 2021 East Chicago double homicide
Gary Shanklin Jr., 23, allegedly shot Nalisha Martin, 43, and Christopher Burks, 52, after a "confrontation" in the 1200 block of West 149th Avenue.
Chicago homicides in 2025: 19 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by ...
US cities largely saw a drop in violent crime in 2024, yet many still feel unsafe
As U.S. police departments release preliminary or finalized 2024 crime numbers, many are reporting historic declines in ...
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U.S. cities largely saw violent crime drop in 2024, but many feel unsafe
As U.S. police departments release preliminary or finalized 2024 crime numbers, many are reporting historic declines in homicides and drops in other violent crimes compared to 2023.