From the Associated Press March 08, 2017 Associated Press The University of Chicago Crime Lab was featured in an Associated Press article that tackles Chicago's low rate in solving murder cases when compared to New York. "While the number of homicides surged to the highest in nearly two decades last year at 762, the percentage of those murders solved by police fell ten points to 26 percent. In New York, police solve about 70 percent of homicides." Full coverage is available at the Associated Press. Upcoming Events More events Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., July 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM Bridging Capital and Communities: Integrating Impact Investing, Real Estate Development, and Public Policy Thu., July 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM Harris Summer Mixer in Beijing Fri., July 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM Maison Flo 18 Xiaoyun Rd Chaoyang Qu Beijing Shi, 100027 China
September 25, 2024 Cities are increasingly embracing violence interventions programs to control deadly violence