Politics & Government

South Side Residents Felt 'Abandoned' After Businesses Set On Fire

CBS 2 political investigator Dana Kozlov looks at Chicago's policing strategy and how many looters are actually being arrested.

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago's mayor and top cop responded to weekend violence that left countless businesses permanently damaged. CBS 2 Political investigator Dana Kozlov at Chicago’s policing strategy and how many of looters are actually being arrested.

"The mayor totally abandoned, just totally left us without any kind of coverage, the South Side of the city," said a longtime West Englewood resident. She is angry. At the looters. And at Mayor Lori Lightfoot for what she believes was a total lack of preparation, policing and protection for businesses in those areas.

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