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📉 Yes, crime is down in Chicago
August 26, 2025 · — Emmi Mack
Wait a minute! Will the National Guard actually come to Chicago? Can they? This is what Chicagoans are asking as the Pentagon plans for military deployment. There’s another big question, too: Why? The crime rate is down in Chicago. Find those stats in today’s newsletter, plus other news from around the city.
👇 Let’s get into it!

What's CITY Talking About?

A Vision Zero Update — And What’s ‘Raddle?’
Chicagoans are assessing the city’s progress (or lack thereof) on its Vision Zero goals, which aimed to eliminate traffic deaths. Also on today’s podcast, we’re playing Raddle: a new, locally-grown puzzle that may replace your Wordle habit. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Rogers Park Tenants From Different Buildings Form Union
Five buildings in Rogers Park were recently acquired by the same developer. Now, amid rising rents, those tenants are unionizing. On Sunday, they rallied to pressure the developer to lower rents to their previous prices. If not, they may carry out a rent strike. [Block Club]

A Move to Help Chicago Keep Federal Funding
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from pulling funding from Chicago — and 33 other places — because of laws in place to protect undocumented immigrants. The same judge passed a previous injunction on the same issue, which is being appealed by Trump. [WTTW]
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What To Do
Monday, Aug. 25
- 📖 The Chicago Book Club August Meet Up | Castaways Beach Club | Lincoln Park
- ☕️ ANA Art & Coffee Crawl | Various Locations | Avondale
- 🤘 Punk Rock Mondays | Delilah’s | Lincoln Park
- 🕺🏻 Free Mondays | Empty Bottle | Ukrainian Village
- ☕️ Café con Pilates | Waveland Picnic Field | Lincoln Park
- 🍷 Kilgus Farm Dinner Featuring Meinklang Natural Wines | Wolf & Company | Bucktown
- 🚏 The Corner Series | The Promontory | Hyde Park
- 📚 "Latina Golden Beauty" Book Launch | Carnivale Chicago | West Loop
- 👠 Newport Peek-Easy | Newport Theater | Northalsted
Wednesday, Aug. 27
- 🥂 “Crazy Rich Asians” | Gallagher Way | Wrigleyville
- 🍌 Farmers Market | Gately Park Stadium | Pullman
- 🍎 Farmers Market | 1500 W. Winona St. | Andersonville
- 🕺🏻 Pisco Disco | Tanta Cocina Peruana | Streeterville
- 🍹 Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks | Riverwalk | Loop
- 📖 "Firespitter" Chicago Launch Event | Pilsen Community Books
- 📚 Portable Gray launch event | GRAY | Near West Side
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- 🕺🏻 Disco Bingo | Meeting House Tavern | Andersonville
- 🎆 Summer Fireworks | Navy Pier
- 🎶 Rhythms Bloom | Burst Into Books | Roseland
- 🎹 Jazz Fest Week: WDCB Live Broadcast | PianoForte Chicago | South Loop
- 🦜 Wednesday Bird Walk | North Pond | Lincoln Park
- 🥽 Torchworking Glass | Pumping Station One | Avondale
🚲 Also, good news for you fellow non-drivers: Chicago Avenue is getting bike lanes and raised crosswalks in West Humboldt Park!
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