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U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago

Silence DoGood - June 5, 2025

The PSN program is a federally funded, nationwide initiative that brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement and other stakeholders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. #project

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Suburban Chicago Police Officer Charged With Covid-Relief Fraud

Silence DoGood - April 29, 2025

An indictment returned Monday in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges WILLIAM FREDERICK REED, 41, of Hazel Crest, Ill., with making false statements in U.S. Small Business Administration loan applications, bankruptcy fraud, and tax offenses. #fraud

Community

Illinois bill helps homeowners fight back against squatters

Glenn Minnis | The Center Square - April 27, 2025

State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, introduced a bill that would give law enforcement the power to remove trespassers from properties where the owner is able to establish legal ownership. #homes

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Chicago has ‘work to do’ despite lower violent crime numbers in 2024

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square - January 2, 2025

Police reported an 8% reduction in homicides, a 7% reduction in shootings and a 4% reduction in shooting victims compared with 2023. #crime

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Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke Announces New Detention Policy to Increase Public Safety and Protect Victims

Silence DoGood - December 2, 2024

Under the SAFE-T Act, the State must file a petition to detain an offender before the court can consider it. A judge can no longer hold someone pretrial absent a prosecutor requesting it. #policy

Community

Anjanette Young Receives Ida’s Legacy Award for Her Selfless Courage

Silence DoGood - August 21, 2023

The wrongful raid on Young's home took place in 2019. #courage

Crime

Rep. Jonathan Jackson Calls For A Unified Approach To Safeguard Chicago And Promote Public Safety

Silence DoGood - April 19, 2023

"I look forward to working closely with newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson to promote community-oriented policing strategies that emphasizes public safety and responsible law enforcement while engaging local citizens." #chicago

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