Chicago’s Crime Fight Undermined by Political Posturing, Not Military Troops

In the ongoing tug-of-war over how to address violent crime in Chicago, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker insists there is no emergency that warrants military intervention. But can we afford to ignore the reality of America’s third-largest city simply to score political points? While Pritzker parades revitalized neighborhoods to the media and paints a rosy picture of progress, stark statistics tell a different story—one that should trouble every American who values law and order. Is Political Spin Masking a Persistent Crime Problem? Governor Pritzker’s recent tour through parts of South Side Chicago, featuring art studios and wine bars, seems intended more...