Posted 9/25/2023, 10:24:56 PM

GOP Plans Chicago Crime Hearing Amid Shutdown Threat, Democrats Call it Political

Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee holding hearing on Chicago crime at FOP headquarters on Tuesday.
Democrats question timing and call it a political hearing amid looming government shutdown.
Hearing to focus on how Democratic leaders are responding to Chicago crime.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, frequent GOP target, on agenda to testify.
Some think it's to embarrass Democrats before their 2024 convention in Chicago.

abc7chicago.com

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