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Officials to celebrate progress of anti-violence strategies reducing crimes, shootings in Chicago​on April 17, 2025 at 7:09 pm

Pritzker and Johnson are expeced to attend the event discussing the ongoing efforts to reduce crime across the state.   

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team

Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:39PM

Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson are expected to attend the event on Thursday.

CHICAGO (WLS) — Leaders from several state-funded anti-violence organizations will address ongoing efforts to curb gun violence in Chicago and across the state.

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Community Violence Intervention organizations such as Chicago CRED, Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, and Acclivus Chicago plan to celebrate their state-funded anti-violence programs which they claim have contributed to a decline in gun violence across the region.

The group will gather at the Pullman Community Center to showcase what they believe are effective strategies in reducing violent crime.

Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson are expected to attend the event.

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 Pritzker and Johnson are expeced to attend the event discussing the ongoing efforts to reduce crime across the state.

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