Crime is Down, We Swear

In a neighborhood that almost always votes for the loudest leftists, commies and progressives:

• A man was shot and a woman was battered during an argument inside an Edgewater restaurant on Monday evening. The incident marks the 14th shooting in Edgewater this year, one shy of the total victims seen in 2022 and 2023 combined.

  The situation started around 9:10 p.m. when a group of men approached a 22-year-old man inside Primo Pizza, 5600 North Clark, according to police. One of the men began arguing with the victim, pulled a gun, and opened fire.

"But it used to be such a quiet neighborhood...."

• After the third person was shot at 6002 North Kenmore in May, Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) launched a policy of not telling her constituents about criminal activity in her ward unless they “opt-in” to a special mailing list.

  The alderman said she believes informing people about crime is racist and leads to a perception of increased crime. She said her decision was based on her concerns about racism and her belief that “over-reporting of crime leads to an inaccurate public perception about crime rates.”

  Monday’s shooting occurred in the neighboring 40th Ward, which is represented by Ald. Andre Vasquez. He does not withhold basic public safety information from his constituents.

No word if the involved individuals are recent arrivals....you know, illegals....or part of the gang problem never addressed by chronic understaffing.