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50% drop in gun homicides

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Earliest in view: Jul 6 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 11:00 UTC
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Cook Countyplace1American Rescue Plan Actorganization1Cook County Medical Examiner’s Officeorganization1Northwestern Universityorganization1Community Violence Interventiontopic173% reduction in violent crime arreststopic1
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  • CRIMEJul 6 · 11:00 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    Cook County sticks with road map to reduce gun violence as federal funds dry up

    Cook County has recorded 220 gun homicides through June 2024, a 24% increase from the same period last year, but a 50% decline from the 2021 peak. Federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act enabled over $350 million in community-based violence intervention investments, with a 2025 Northwestern University study showing these efforts reduced violent crime arrests by 73% for program participants.