Chicago posts fewest homicides since 2016, arrests rate also declines – Center Square

State Rep. Kam Buckner said none of the numbers truly tell the full story. “Real safety isn't just the absence of violence, it's the presence and the pervasiveness of peace,” he said. “To me, peace looks like jobs that people can count on, like schools that are safe, neighborhoods where businesses can thrive, public transit that feels secure. We got to celebrate progress without ignoring gaps in accountability.”