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Chicago hate crimes remain high after recent spike, city report shows

CHICAGO — After nearly quadrupling in just three years, Chicago’s hate crime levels remain high, city leaders said Thursday. The number of reported hate crimes has spiked from just 80 in 2020 to 303 last year, aldermen learned during an annual presentation. Meanwhile, the number of reported hate crimes this year is on track once again to end up far above the roughly 60 the city experienced ...
Debra Silverstein, 50th, speaks during the annual flag raising event commemorating Israel’ s Declaration of Independence at Daley Plaza on May 14, 2024, in Chicago.

CHICAGO — After nearly quadrupling in just three years, Chicago’s hate crime levels remain high, city leaders said Thursday.

The number of reported hate crimes has spiked from just 80 in 2020 to 303 last year, aldermen learned during an annual presentation. Meanwhile, the number of reported hate crimes this year is on track once again to

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