Chicago homicides were at a decade low for the 12 months through June, but also down was the arrest rate from 42% to 27%.

Chicago for the 12th year is America’s murder capital. The deadliest areas are not far from the Democratic National Convention, with at least one a moderate walk from the United Center and others that can be visited on a city-sponsored tour.

Mass shootings are rampant in Chicago. Arrests for those shootings are almost nonexistent. Witness protection is the key to changing that.

The Illinois Department of Corrections pays nearly $22,000 in direct costs per inmate.

Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood will host a program that brings defendants in contact with their victims and allow the victims to set the compensation for the crime.