Politics & Government
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Signs 2 Gun Safety Laws As Officials Weigh In On Drop In Crime In Chicago
In 2023, the last weekend of July saw 47 people shot in Chicago. In 2025, there were 21 people shot in the city, less than half.
Updated on: July 29, 2025
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed two bills seeking to target crime and strengthen safety around guns.
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This comes with another hot summer weekend in the books in Chicago as the trendline continues — with violent crime dropping significantly in the city.
In 2023, the last weekend of July saw 47 people shot in Chicago. In 2025, there were 21 people shot in the city, less than half.
