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Chicago Mayor Takes First Step to Establish New Department for Gun Violence Reduction
Mayor Brandon Johnson has issued an executive order to initiate the creation of an independent municipal department focused on reducing gun violence. This move follows a long-standing demand for more effective government action in addressing violence in Chicago communities.
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