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Chicago Intensifies Efforts to Combat Gun Violence Downtown

6/5/2025

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Federal prosecutors are ramping up Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago, now targeting downtown and mass transit areas to tackle gun violence, drug trafficking, and robberies. U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros stressed the initiative's vital role in ensuring safety for both residents and tourists in the city's bustling economic center, backed by robust support from local law enforcement.

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Federal prosecutors are ramping up Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago, now targeting downtown and mass transit areas to tackle gun violence, drug trafficking, and robberies. U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros stressed the initiative's vital role in ensuring safety for both residents and tourists in the city's bustling economic center, backed by robust support from local law enforcement.