Criminal Justice
Crime and Public Safety in St. Louis: Upcoming Events
Please join us for an in-depth discussion on crime and public safety trends in St. Louis. Patrick Tuohey, Senior Fellow at the Show-Me Institute, will be joined by local experts Janet Lauritsen, Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emerita in the…
Kansas City Homicide Rate May Be National Leader for…
A story in the November 20 issue of The Washington Post examines homicide rates in large cities…
Chicago ranks among America’s least safe cities
While Aurora sits near the top of the safety rankings, Chicago lands near the bottom…
CTA violent crime nears decade high as feds threaten…
Chicago Transit Authority violent crime hit its second-highest level since 2015, while the…
Rockford youth move from mean streets to building…
Rockford youths often faced a hopeless future, but a program is helping them find a trade as…
Chicago speed cameras hit 3-year ticket high in July
Monthly Chicago speed camera violations climbed to their highest level in more than three years during July 2025 following Mayor Brandon Johnson’s introduction of 22 new cameras. More cameras in new locations gave Johnson more cash. …
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