Politics & Government

City Council Set To Approve Creation Of Chicago-Cook County Domestic Violence Task Force

If you drive through Pilsen, you'll see a billboard with Amanda Calo's face, a reminder of the urgent fight to end domestic violence.

(CBS Chicago)

October 14, 2025

Almost four years after a Chicago Public Schools teacher was shot and killed by her Illinois State Police trooper husband, help might be coming to domestic violence survivors in Chicago.

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A first-of-its-kind task force will be up for a vote by the City Council on Thursday, as some alderman have said Chicago is not doing enough to help domestic violence survivors-

If you drive through Pilsen, you'll see a billboard with Amanda Calo's face – a mother, a teacher, and a reminder of the urgent fight to end domestic violence.

Find out what's happening in Beverly-MtGreenwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.