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politics
  • by david hall
Violence prevention programs to expand in 4 West Side neighborhoods as businesses near $100M funding goal

The neighborhoods are Austin, Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Little Village, where about 20% of shootings occur citywide, according to city crime statistics.

extremism-in-the-ranks
  • by david hall
Efforts to root out Chicago police extremism have 'fallen short’ of Mayor Johnson’s promises, watchdog says

The inspector general’s office urged Johnson to create a task force aimed at "preventing, identifying, and eliminating extremist and anti-government activities and associations within CPD.”

city-hall
  • by david hall
Johnson names chief equity officer, gets moving on reparations

Chicago hasn't had a chief equity officer since Candace Moore left in December. Her successor, Carla Kupe, could play a fundamental role in determining what reparations look like in Chicago.

education
  • by david hall
Chicago school board hopefuls to submit petitions for first time ever

The week-long process begins Monday, when hopefuls can start turning in to Chicago election officials the minimum 1,000 signatures needed from residents who support their candidacy in one of 10 districts. The races will shape up by the June 24 deadline.