New data from the Chicago Police Department shows violent crime in the city is slightly up from the record lows of 2025.

Homicides in Chicago have increased slightly during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data.

523 people have been shot in Chicago, above the 273 figure that was shared online and later amplified by President Trump.

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More than 200 people have been killed in Chicago through the first six months of 2026, an uptick over last year’s historic reduction in violence, but still well below the pace of other recent years.

Today:Early fog in the far southwest clears quickly. Most areas stay dry with sunshine and variable cloud, though northern and northeastern regions may see isolated showers. Light winds overall, ...