Donovan Price
Coverage of Donovan Price in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago Mayor Launches Office of Gun Violence Reduction
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launched the Office of Gun Violence Reduction to centralize violence prevention efforts and coordinate programs across the city. The office will publish monthly reports and form an advisory committee, though a standalone department requires City Council approval. Recent shootings on Chicago’s South and West Sides highlight ongoing concerns despite a decline in homicides.
- As Shootings Increase In Some Chicago Neighborhoods, Residents Worry Violence Is No Longer A Priority
Shootings are increasing in parts of Chicago's South and West Side neighborhoods, despite citywide declines in gun violence. Residents and activists express concern that violence remains a persistent issue, with some areas seeing over 20% and 50% rises in shootings and killings, respectively, in 2026 compared to 2025.
- Some Chicagoans Worry the Urgency Around Violence Is Fading — Even as Shootings Are Ticking Up in Certain Neighborhoods
Chicagoans report rising concern over gun violence in certain neighborhoods despite overall declines post-pandemic. Shootings in parts of the South and West Sides have increased by 20-50% in 2026 compared to 2025, while community activists highlight ongoing impacts on families and shifting public attention to other issues.