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Chicago Sees 22 Shootings Amid Governor's Opposition to Trump
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- Chicago recorded 22 shootings over a three-day weekend, with 29 victims and four murders.
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker opposes President Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard and is suing to block it, calling it "Trump's invasion."
- Year-to-date, Chicago has nearly 1,200 shootings, a 35% drop from 2024, while overall crime is up 35% since 2021.
