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The UCAN Chicago program, who works with underserved youth, hosted a peace pledge Wednesday in response to the typical increase of violence over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

North suburban are wary of potential federal funding cuts in infrastructure, public health, domestic violence and more.

Gun violence is highest in Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods, where organizers say tackling poverty is the only way to create lasting change.

Nearly 200 youth took a pledge to be ambassadors for peace in their communities with the UCAN Chicago program at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.