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David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
Reporter · Chicago, IL
David Gonzalez is a dedicated reporter with a focus on local government and policy. He holds a Master's in Public Affairs from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has previously reported for the South Side Weekly, diving deep into municipal issues.
More from David →Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:29 PM · 1 min read
Chicago Police Department leaders faced questions from City Council members Wednesday during a budget hearing, with much of the discussion focused on a new gunshot detection pilot program announced last week by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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