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Kendall most recently made headlines with the two-year prison sentence she handed to former Ald. Edward M. Burke. Kendall's ascension and replacement of outgoing Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer are dictated by law.
City data shows 127 people were killed by drivers across the five boroughs during the first six months of 2024, about 55% more than the 82 who were fatally shot over the same period.
The coalition brings together 20 government agencies, service providers, and other government and community entities.
'We have to invest in what works,' said Gov. J.B. Pritzker of initiatives to tackle the 'root causes' of crime and violence.