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Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for Illinois, said that Chicago is losing jobs and residents due to Governor JB Pritzker's crime policies. She argued that restoring law and order is essential for economic growth. This statement was made on the social media platform X.

"No sane business will invest in a city that puts criminals first," said Mary E. Miller, U.S. Representative from Illinois. "Chicago is losing jobs, companies, and families because of JB Pritzker's soft-on-crime agenda. President Trump will restore law & order and make Chicago SAFE again!"

According to WBEZ and World Business Chicago, the business climate in Chicago presents both opportunities and challenges, with crime and safety concerns influencing investment decisions. Business leaders have launched the Chicago Public Safety DataHub to monitor violence-reduction efforts, while city officials highlight corporate expansions as indicators of resilience. However, some companies have left the city citing costs and crime pressures.

NBC Chicago reports that Chicago has experienced layoffs and relocations, with 444 area workers expected to face layoffs in late 2025 and early 2026 according to state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings. Additional statewide notices are available on Illinois’ WARN portal. Bloomberg noted that Citadel Center is up for sale three years after Citadel moved its headquarters to Miami.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports population trends indicating urban recovery, with an estimated increase of 22,164 residents in Chicago between July 2023 and July 2024, placing it seventh in numeric growth nationally. Despite this growth, New York, Houston, and Los Angeles experienced even larger increases.

Miller has represented Illinois’ 15th Congressional District since 2021. Her background includes farming and small business experience. She serves on committees focused on agriculture and education, emphasizing conservative priorities such as border security, fiscal restraint, and social policy.