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flag Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denies Chicago has the highest murder rate, citing a 50% drop in killings over four years despite conflicting data from Fox News and the White House.

flag Illinois Governor JB Pritzker disputed claims that Chicago has the highest murder rate among major U.S. cities, asserting it’s not in the top 30 and citing a 50% reduction in murders over four years, attributed to investments in violence interruption and law enforcement. flag Fox News host Bret Baier countered with data showing Chicago’s 2024 murder rate at 17.47 per 100,000—higher than cities like Los Angeles and New York—while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted Chicago has led the nation in murders for 13 consecutive years. flag The exchange highlighted political tensions over crime policy and data interpretation.

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