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Violence prevention efforts set to expand in Chicago amid decline in shootings, murders
Leaders say the expansion will help them meet ambitious goals of reducing shootings, even as President Donald Trump pulls ...
With violent crime falling in Chicago, advocates seek to grow successful programs
Leaders from various groups helping disrupt crime met to discuss what has been going on this summer in Chicago, and how to ...
City leaders: Chicago’s SC2 initiative shows promising results reducing gun violence in year one
The Scaling Community Violence Intervention for a Safer Chicago (SC2) program, which began in February 2024, has resulted in a 39% decrease in shootings and a 40% decrease in shooting victims in the ...
Applications now open for free and reduced-price meals for Knox County Schools
KCS said the application is open for families unable to pay for breakfast and lunch meals at school or do not attend a ...
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Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Now Open For KCS Families
The 2025-26 school year begins on Aug. 7, and families that are unable to pay for breakfast and lunch meals at school – or do not attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school – can now apply ...