| Source | block-club-chicago |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 25, 2026, 10 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 25, 2026, 10 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/25/chicagos-violence-interruptors-hail-drops-in-gun-violence-call-for-steadier-funding/ |
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SOUTH SHORE — Hundreds of violence prevention workers this week celebrated their
role in helping Chicago achieve a steady dip in homicides, noting how the
expansion of their grassroots work has gone a long way toward decreasing gun
violence.
Chicago saw 417 homicides last year — [ the lowest number...