SECURITYJun 8 · 13:43 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGOMolly DeVore

More Than A Year After Mayor Promised ShotSpotter Replacement, Alders Demand: ‘What’s Taking So Long?’

Chicago alderpeople are pressuring city officials over delays in replacing ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system canceled in September 2024. Despite a February 2025 request for proposals and nine vendor responses, the selection process remains ongoing, sparking frustration among lawmakers.

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