POLITICSJun 30 · 13:07 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGOMina Bloom

Alderpeople Call For Hearing On Domestic Violence Program After Block Club Investigation

Chicago Alderpeople, led by Ald. Nicole Lee, are demanding a City Council hearing to investigate a $3.9 million domestic violence program after Block Club's investigation revealed its ineffectiveness. The program, expanded by the Chicago Police Department without consulting advocates, has shown few documented results despite increased funding.

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