| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 5, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 5, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/02/05/whats-driving-the-historic-drop-in-chicago-crime-and-violence |
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Reports of gun violence and other crimes [ _have been falling in Chicago_ ][2]
for months. Meanwhile, arrests by Chicago police are down, too. Research shows
community intervention and support is a big factor.
_Say More_ dives into the numbers with Institute for Nonviolence founder Teny
Gros, and l...