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 Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States