For Illinois it seems to hold true that Dem strongholds have higher crime rates. I am reading that right aren't I? (Blue highest)
Yeah, The county in which "Brick Twnshp, NJ" the safest city in america is located is republican.
Illinois, sad to say, has a long time tradition of crime and corruption. Remember J. F. Kennedy? We lost because... but you already know this story.
Bye,
Alessandro