Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church
Coverage of Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church in the Nexus archive.
- Activists Press For Permanent Gun Violence Reduction Department After Mass Shooting Wounds 14
Activists and officials in Chicago are advocating for the creation of a standalone Department on Gun Violence Reduction to replace the Office of Community Safety, citing the need for greater funding and coordination after a recent mass shooting and increased violence. Mayor Brandon Johnson supports the initiative, which aims to establish consistent policies and a community advisory board.
- Local leaders, advocates call for creation of Department of Gun Violence Reduction
Local leaders and advocates are advocating for a new Department of Gun Violence Reduction with a $100 million budget, replacing the existing Office of Community Safety. The proposal aims to coordinate violence prevention efforts with housing, jobs, and youth programs, using existing public safety funds across city departments.