By The FirstChicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot shared a TikTok video to promote a karaoke competition as violent crime soars 37% in the Windy City; her constituents are accusing her of having her priorities out of whack.
“It’s time to sing your hearts out, Chicago! Our karaoke competition is starting Sunday and will go until Nov. 6th. Now’s your time to shine,” the video caption on Lightfoot’s TikTok states.
The winner of the Chicago Sings Karaoke competition will receive a $5,000 prize.
From The New York Post:
Her video comes as the city is seeing a 37% increase in violent crime when compared to the same time period in 2021. To date, more violent crime is being reported in Chicago in 2022 than every year since 2018, according to statistics from the Chicago Police Department.
The number of motor vehicle thefts so far in 2022, when compared to the same time period in 2021, has gone up by 74%. The number of thefts reported has increased by 61%.
More over at The New York Post:
