Brandon Johnson’s pro-criminal attitude is killing Chicago

Published April 2, 2026 1:55pm ET



Mayor Brandon Johnson’s pro-criminal worldview continues to make Chicago worse for everyone but the criminals his policies and rhetoric protect and enable.

Shootings in Chicago this past February were up 13% compared to February of 2025, and March saw a 15% rise compared to March 2025. The increase in homicides is even greater, with an 18% increase this February compared to last, and a 16% increase this March. Over the first 90 days this year, there have been 99 homicides in Chicago.

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