[[Democrat]]s have run this city since 1931, and both residents and businesses have fled as a result. Chicago's population has fallen to its lowest since 1920. It is the murder capital of the [[U.S.]] for the 12th straight year, through 2023, and has an epidemic of violent carjackings. Chicago is projected to fall to the fourth-largest city in 2030, as [[Houston]] surpasses its population by then.<ref>https://www.click2houston.com/features/2020/01/24/ask-2-when-will-houston-overtake-chicago-as-the-third-most-populous-city/</ref> | [[Democrat]]s have run this city since 1931, and both residents and businesses have fled as a result. Chicago's population has fallen to its lowest since 1920. It is the murder capital of the [[U.S.]] for the 12th straight year, through 2023, and has an epidemic of violent carjackings. Chicago is projected to fall to the fourth-largest city in 2030, as [[Houston]] surpasses its population by then.<ref>https://www.click2houston.com/features/2020/01/24/ask-2-when-will-houston-overtake-chicago-as-the-third-most-populous-city/</ref> |