Despite gun violence crisis, the Pritzker administration has been sitting on $50 million in federal anti-violence funds – WBEZ (Chicago)

Pritzker’s administration set aside more than $50 million from the COVID stimulus funds for violence prevention in the budget that passed last year. The funding, to be administered through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, offered a unique opportunity to flood resources into neighborhoods impacted by violence. But with the fiscal year almost over, the state has spent only $56,764, one-tenth of 1% of the money, as Illinois experiences its worst gun violence in decades.
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Ex Illini
2 years ago

We all know what needs to be done. Enforce laws and hold perpetrators accountable. JB and crew can’t stomach the thought. Remember this when it’s time to vote.

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