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Decline in homicides in Chicago, comparing this year's January and February to last year's. There was also a 7 percent decline in shootings during the same time period.

Decline in homicides in Chicago, comparing this year's January and February to last year's. There was also a 7 percent decline in shootings during the same time period.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.