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Chicago Mayor, Marade Elordi: Crime Is Up!
Chicago's downtown shopping district is now a third empty thanks to the crime uptick. Macy's, Old Navy, Timberland and Uniqlo have permanently closed their stores because of rampant shoplifting. Crime in Chicago soared 61% overall in the first three weeks of 2023 compared to the same period last year. Mayor Lightfoot faces a competitive race to maintain her office as citizens become increasingly frustrated with the level of crime.