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Department of Environment
Coverage of Department of Environment in the Nexus archive.
- Mayor Creates Gun Violence Reduction Office, But Critics Question Its Potential Impact
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to establish an Office of Gun Violence Reduction in Chicago, aiming to create a permanent department to coordinate anti-violence initiatives. The move follows a recent rise in shootings, including 39 people shot over Juneteenth, though critics question its effectiveness. The office will initially operate within the Mayor’s Office and may expand into a full department with greater resources.