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Great Cities Congratulates Chicago's New Mayor

Great Cities Institute leaders joined Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s transition committees advancing equity, accountability, public safety, and inclusive governance.

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Getting Back in Touch

Great Cities Institute highlights leadership milestones, new collaborations, and upcoming conversations on democracy, logistics, and urban equity.

Cover of the report Between a Bullet and Its Target: Street Intervention, Trauma Exposure, and Professional Implications featuring a dark background with blurred metallic imagery.

Between a Bullet and Its Target

Study examines trauma experienced by Chicago street intervention workers supporting violence prevention, community safety, and frontline healing efforts.