HeyJackass!
Statistics, metrics and visualizations chroniclining the Chicago values of crime, murder & mayhem.
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The Original Chicago Mass Shooting
Reposting our standing Valentine’s Day content because it was so insightful, thoughtful, and simply brilliant, but with a few changes and additions.
"These murders went out of the comprehension of a civilized city, the butchering o...
After Two Years
May 16th, 2025, marked two years since Brandon took over. Here’s how he stacked up against his predecessors in different crime categories. Just keep in mind that these numbers are based on “reported” crimes, and many incidents go unreported...
Rap Sheet Rewards
“Simple, raggedy punch card”
At a ribbon cutting today on Chicago’s West Side, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that his People’s Plan will now include the nation’s first crime-related loyalty program called Rap Sheet Rewards.
“Today, I...
The Original Chicago Mass Shooting
Reposting our standing Valentine’s Day content because it was so insightful, thoughtful, and simply brilliant, but with a few changes and additions.
"These murders went out of the comprehension of a civilized city, the butchering o...
Year End Calculus
Our last post on this platform was back in May. Way to destroy engagement, jackass. Anyway, here’s some useful information on the upcoming year-end numbers that you’ll no doubt hear from the corporate press.
Past year-end totals re...
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