The U.S. Justice Department announces a significant expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago, extending its focus to downtown areas and CTA trains. This initiative, originally launched in 2001 to tackle gun violence, previously centered on high-crime neighborhoods but now aims to enhance safety in critical economic zones that serve as vital arteries for the city.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros highlights the economic implications of violence in downtown Chicago, emphasizing that rising crime negatively impacts businesses and tourism. The program will allocate resources to enforcement and community engagement, with the aim of curbing incidents of gun violence in regions that drive the city’s economy.
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