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This is the 2025 16th & 17th District Gun Crime Map. We track shootings (w/ people shot & no one shot), robberies, carjackings, sexual assaults (at gunpoint), agg assaults w/ guns, robberies. Updated periodically. 2025 will also track home invasions.
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RIP to Chicago Police officer Enrique Martinez who was shot and killed near 81st and Ingleside last night. He was 26 years old and had 2 years of service. #Chicago
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A man is carjacked on the Dan Ryan expressway at rifle point near the 18th St exit in #Chicago
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Chicago Police Officer Mendoza ran the entire Chicago Marathon in his police uniform and gear. Hats off to him!
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Video of an arrest of a man armed with body armor and a Draco style rifle near the 4200 block of W North Ave on September 20, 2023. Joshua Carmona, 25 at the time of his arrest, was charged with felony counts of Armed Violence, Aggarvated Unlawful Use of Weapon/Body Armor,
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A new social media video shows the moment 8 people were shot in a #MassShooting in the Downtown/River North area in #Chicago.
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A woman and her child are robbed at gunpoint by 2 male Blacks. They demand money, keys and snatch her purse. It appears at least 1 male has an extended magazine. This appears to have happened near the Lincolnwood/Chicago border. #Chicago
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And I present to you now, the parents of those rambunctious rapscallions we saw downtown last night. Harlem/Jackson at the Chicago/Oak Park border.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is unable to say exactly how much money was spent on migrants in the last few years while testifying in front of US Congress. #Chicago
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Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso posted a message on his Instagram prior to his death. It's a posthumous message that serves as a reminder for all.
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Even "left-leaning" media is laughing at Chicago. Far too often, Chicago is the punchline to a joke. Elect clowns, expect a circus. Do better, Chicago.
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Chicago is a war zone. Automatic weapons are being fired on the streets of downtown Chicago.
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Sent by a follower. This was at the Ulta in Norridge at 4115 N Harlem near the 16th district in #Chicago
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Reminder Brandon Johnson thought Looting was ok because the Businesses have insurance . Hear it for yourself in the video below . So in other words in a Chicago with Brandon Johnson in charge looting would be okay and more .Businesses would simply just leave causing economy
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Sent in video. From a shooting at 95/Red Line this morning. The CTA worker was arrested and charges are pending. He also had a FOID but no CCL.
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96% of teachers at Mt Greenwood Elementary School at 10841 S Homan have shown up to work in defiance of the Chicago Teacher's Union and will be one of the only schools in Chicago open for in-person learning on Monday.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson scolds a Latina female reporter for asking whether or not he's going to the Bears game while he goes to London. (He coincidentally decided to go to London to "attract business" to Chicago the same week of the Bears game). It's disrespectful and
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Tom Homan and Dr Phil posted a video of them engaging with a Thailandese national who has been detained by federal authorities due to a history of sex crimes in #Chicago.
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When even a foot chase policy can’t save you from instant karma…
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Sent just now. And I confirmed that it's ok to post his picture. #CarlosStrong #EllaFrench #JoshBlas
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So the guy who can’t pay water bills is going to be in charge of the city .
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Front and center alongside his subordinates. This along with how relatively smoothly the DNC has gone thus far deserves some recognition.
Chicago Police @CPDSupt deserves credit for being incredibly present and visible during this entire event. @ChiefDavidBrown (who blocked us and many other Chicago based accounts upon his departure) was absent for every major event during his tenure.
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Is this cultural appropriation?
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There's no way that guy had a gun. Literally impossible.
Family of Reginald Clay Jr., shot and killed by Chicago police, files federal lawsuit
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How it started/How it's going
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We've been saying this was forthcoming since 2020. Many said we were just doomers, rooting for Chicago's failure and being dramatic. The Mag Mile has long been Chicago's premiere shopping district and should've been protected. Instead, we have this.
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An incredibly weak, divisive man who blames all of his shortcomings on everyone else rather than look in the mirror. This isn't a leader. This a sad little man with a personal vendetta for people he feels wronged him. He doesn't represent the citizens of Chicago. He represents.
.@ChicagoMayor: "Y'all look, white supremacy is real- I'm going to say that one more time.". Brandon Johnson launches a hardcore identity politics rant, blaming The Man for his city's miseries. What else to expect from a man who always seeks to exploit race for power.
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Lori Lightfoot has lost Citadel, Tyson, Banana Republic, Macy's, Uniqlo, Gap, Disney Store, Columbia, Na Hoku Jewelers (which had 150+ pieces of jewelry stolen Jan 2020) all on the Mag Mile, Old Navy, DSW on State & the Chicago Bears. Vacancy Rates on Mag Mile are now over 30%
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Video of a homicide at Chicago/Hamlin on the west side of #Chicago . A 32 year old man was gunned down at point blank range by a man armed with a rifle. This happened yesterday, May 3 around 1045 AM. #ChicagoScanner
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Mayor Brandon Johnson was booed at the House Music Festival at Millennium Park this evening in #Chicago .
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Video of the Chicago Police officer shot. You can hear someone say "stop reaching, stop reaching" and automatic gunfire immediately after.
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This is gaining momentum. Which says a lot about how bad Johnson is/has been.
NEW: Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, has filed a bill allowing for a mayoral recall election in the city of Chicago (HB 1084).
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CHAOS AT NORTH AVENUE BEACH IN CHICAGO. Video caught by @nbcchicago shows the moment shots were fired during a gang fight at North Ave Beach near Lincoln Park. Police then chased gang members through Lincoln Park near the Latin School as children played (see next tweet)
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Recap of downtown Chicago tonight of what the "teens" were doing tonight:. - 3 shot.- Multiple instances of shots fired.- People robbed.- Others maced.- CTA employees beaten.- Attempted to break into the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson was recently revealed to have spent $80,000+ on redecorating his wife's office, including $43,000 on furniture alone (a chair costing $2,200+, a desk at $4,4000, 2 chairs totaling $8,300). When asked about it, Johnson essentially says these purchases
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A judge in the Second Judicial Circuit of Illinois has found that a woman possessing a firearm within the confines of her home [without an active FOID card] is an act protected by the Second Amendment. She had no criminal record and was otherwise eligible to have and possess a
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Officer Areanah Preston was shot and killed on the 8100 block of S Blackstone. We're told she recently finished her master's degree and is relatively new officer for the Chicago Police Department. Circumstances around the shooting remain unclear and many rumors are floating
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Citizens catch a "Kia boy" in a stolen car after he crashes into another car. He allegedly admitted to one of the citizens that it is stolen and it doesn't matter because he'll be out tomorrow. #Chicago
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Imagine being lectured by a guy who thinks "mob action" has anything to do with Al Capone.
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The youths have overtaken downtown. People have been beaten, robbed and now a woman has been shot outside of Macy's (the former Marshall Field's) on State Street. #ChicagoScanner.
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Today at the 12th district police station in #Chicago. These conditions are inhumane. This is dehumanizing to the people living here and not conducive to migrants, officers and citizens who are seeking police service. You would think with all of this time and funding, Chicago
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To blame "Republicans" for any positive or negative effect of policies in Chicago is asinine. Republicans have essentially ZERO influence or power in Chicago and Illinois. It's like a teacher blaming other teachers in a school elsewhere because the first teacher's students are.
JUST IN: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lashes out and blames "right wing extremists" for Chicago's problems and says Republicans are mad that black people are free. The left always blames others for the problems they create. Instead of taking responsibility for the failed
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Garbage adults raise garbage kids. And there are many, many, many garbage adults raising multiple kids. It’s everywhere.
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Security guard Loyce Wright, 43 years old, has been identified as the victim in this homicide. He was working security at Family Dollar when a man with a rifle walked in and said "it's time". Wright was shot 14 times. Wright is survived by his 4 daughters. May he RIP and may
015:. Male (43) shot & killed,.5410 W Chicago . #Chicago #ChicagoScanner . the victim sustained fourteen (14) gunshot wounds to the upper body and head, he was pronounced at 1402 hours by Dr. Starr at Stroger Hospital.
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Thugs laugh at you. They laugh in your face. They run this city and they know it. They are unstoppable and they know it.
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Mayor Temper Tantrum is having another signature moment. He can't help but lash when he's given a question that makes him even the slightest uncomfortable.
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This explains why kids in Chicago Public Schools can’t read, write or do math.
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2 armed men broke into a home this morning around 6:41 AM on the 700 block of N Laramie, a 23 year old woman who was inside the home then had an exchange of gunfire with the men. She shot one of the men in the chest and he was pronounced deceased. The second man fled the area.
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Happy birthday Ella French. Today would have been Ella French's 32nd birthday. May she rest in eternal peace. She is missed. #Chicago
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Source says 140 Chicago Police officers retired today. Talk about sending a message.
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Kim Foxx strikes again.
Teens face only misdemeanor charges after crashing stolen car, killing infant in Chicago
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Paul Vallas was very kind in his press conference with no attacks at Brandon . However Brandon did nothing but attacks towards Vallas . This is enough to show who is the better candidate and that is Vallas !.
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When the alderman gets called out for lying about a conversation to score points in a Twitter discussion
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Lori Lightfoot when an isolated shooting happens thousands of miles away/Lori Lightfoot when 3 people are executed by a violent felon and a 4th clings to life.
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A 21 year old student was nearly the victim of a robbery but she fought back and took the gun from the robber's hands and took out the magazine at the University of Chicago . #Chicago.
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This confirms the rumors. 2 Venezuelan migrants are suspected of tying up a man and killing him on the 7600 block of W Talcott this week. One of the men has previously been arrested for attempting to lure a girl to his car. He was only charged with a misdemeanor in that case.
BREAKING: 2 undocumented migrants are in custody for the horrific murder of George Levin in Norwood Park, per an alderman. Levin was found dead in his bedroom, restrained with duct tape and electrical cord.
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The new mayor of Chicago, everyone. Good luck.
Stealing a car and setting it a blaze is not a silly decision. Pummeling two innocents and a CTA employee is not a silly decision. Jumping on cars, looting, and vandalizing is not a silly decision. It's all violent, criminal behavior, and it deserves to be demonized, period.
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An impassioned citizen tells Brandon Johnson he's glad the mayor's tax legislation failed. He doesn't get how citizens and those who have been here decades can't get anything from the city while new arrivals have gotten it all.
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Yes. Despite all of its issues, Chicago is a beautiful city with immense potential. It should be a top 5-10 destination in the world but politics don't allow it to reach its full potential. A competent leader, willing to make hard choices and emphasizes fiscal stewardship can.
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Officer Jeffrey Friedlieb died by suicide yesterday night on the 4700 block of N Lamon. On 18 July 2011 Officer Friedlieb and his partner Officer Delvalle were shot in the line of duty near Pulaski and Wilcox after attempting to apprehend a suspected drug dealer. Friedlieb was
This was a Chicago Police officer who was on duty disability. He received the Carter Harrison medal which is granted to officers who have performed distinguished acts of bravery in the protection of life or property after being shot in the head in 2011. The officer was shot in.
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Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has been called by US Congress to testify regarding an investigation on sanctuary cities.
The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson, and the mayors of NYC, Denver and Boston to testify before Congress as part of an investigation into sanctuary cities:. Letter to Johnson:
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One of the offenders from the Chicago Police officer who was killed today is reportedly on electronic monitoring.
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One of the two men involved in the murder of Chicago Police officer Enrique Martinez has been released without charging.
#BREAKING: police say one of the two people taken into custody last night over the fatal shooting of Officer Enrique Martinez, has been released WITHOUT charge. The second remains in custody & the investigation is ongoing. @WGNNews #CPD @Chicago_Police
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Who knew Lori Lightfoot was a Modelo type of gal?
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This is the firepower and conditions Chicago Police are up against. And all they can do is watch them drive away if they don’t get shot at. These are members of the MBlock set of Black Disciples near 69th and Maplewood in #Chicago
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Columbus/Illinois. A video of hundreds of kids being disorderly and causing mayhem in downtown #Chicago.
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This guy is clueless. Absolutely clueless. Unprepared. Legitimately dumb. He knows nothing more than scripted talking points and dogmatic slogans. Which explains his apprehension with transparency and being questioned.
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A slowed down clip of the shooting. The original clip was about 2 seconds long at full speed. If a man turns around and pulls a gun on you and runs towards you, what would YOU do?. The end goal of the people making these decisions is a defacto abolition of law enforcement as we
Chicago Police Board recommends officer involved in fatal shooting be separated from the department. WGN News Oct 17, 2024 / 10:10 PM CDT
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Brandon Johnson looking like
Faced with big budget hole, Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration is asking Chicago vendors to give the city a 3% break on its bills.
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The scene last night where mobs of teens (not the Al Capone kind) took over the streets of the South Loop in #Chicago. 2 people were shot, 1 dead in this mayhem that lasted for hours.
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Further details: a 56 yr old male was sitting in his car when he was confronted by 3 males who were armed & attempting to rob him. The 56 yr old victim then shot one of the males in the head, the second in the shoulder and the third sustained a broken leg in a car crash. #Chicago.
Sounds like a concealed carry holder might have put the kibosh on one of the armed robbery crews that have been busting the city since Friday.
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In conclusion, Brandon Johnson duped his voters and is bringing down the rest of Chicago with them. Chicago's taxes rank among the highest nationwide.
Remember when "progressive" mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to not increase property taxes? Well, that was a lie. Say no to more taxes. Enough is enough.
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Viewer discretion is advised, some people may find the following images disturbing. A video of a crash at Irving Park and Central on March 26, 2024 at 1:57 AM. A 19 year old male was killed after he ran a red light while riding a motorcycle. A gun with an extended magazine was
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Video of the #MassShooting at Kedzie/Archer last night. At least 3 of the 5 people shot have expired.
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A video of migrants boxing at the front door of the 7th district Chicago Police station in Englewood.
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Brandon Johnson is what happens when unserious people get elected and don't know how to govern or lead and only know how to repeat meaningless platitudes and slogans. He might make you feel good but offers nothing of substance and will likely fail every step of the way.
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A follower just sent this video of shots ringing out near St Rita at 77/Western this afternoon during a high school baseball game.
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"Illinois will impose the nation’s highest state and local taxes on residents in 2025, costing each household $13,099 – or more than 16.5% of their annual income – a new WalletHub report found. Illinois households earning the median U.S. income of $79,004 will face the highest.
NEW. Illinoisans are now paying the highest combined state and local tax burden in the nation.
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He could've just not robbed people at gunpoint and he'd still be alive.
CAUGHT ON VIDEO: A customer at a taqueria shot and killed a robber at the restaurant on S. Gessner in southwest Houston, police said. Read:
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Video of a stabbing/machete incident at the Mexican Independence Day parade in Little Village. An arrest was made and the machete was recovered. #Chicago.
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The storied, Chicago staple, Blommer Chocolate Factory that you smell as you drive along 90/94, will be closing due to "increasing costs" of "running its aging facility". It's noteworthy that their property taxes went from about $99,000 a year to about $622,000 a year in a SINGLE.
Good job, @AssessorCook!. Probably doesn't help business operations when your property taxes jump from $99K to $622K in one yar. 🙄
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A 15 year old has been charged in the murder of US Postal letter carrier Octavia Redmond. #Chicago
🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨CHARGES FILED FOR THE MURDER OF #USPS LETTER CARRIER OCTAVIA REDMOND. As our investigation continues, we maintain our call to the public to come forward with any information that may continue to bring those responsible to justice. Call us at 877-876-2455. #USPIS
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