From One Illinois February 05, 2020 Ted Cox Harris Public Policy Professor Jens Ludwig Harris Public Policy Professor Jens Ludwig was featured in One Illinois discussing the impact of racial disparity and limited social mobility on the crime rate in Chicago. “The progress we have been making is incredibly uneven across the city,” said Ludwig. “Poverty is an incredibly important driver for crime — and gun violence in particular.” Full coverage available at One Illinois and WGN-AM Upcoming Events More events Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., June 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., June 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM