- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker removed a photograph featuring himself and an anti-violence worker linked to a Chicago area’s “peacekeeper” program.
- The decision to delete the photo came after the anti-violence worker was charged with murder.
- Governor Pritzker learned about the charges against the worker days after the photograph had been taken.
- The “peacekeeper” program is part of a broader initiative aimed at reducing violence in the Chicago area.
- The incident has sparked discussions about the vetting process and oversight of individuals involved in the program.
- This move reflects the governor’s response to association with individuals facing serious criminal accusations.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pritzkers-office-scrubs-photo-chicago-peacekeeper-later-charged-deadly-robbery)