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Chicago launches new 911 system despite some alders urging delay

Name: Chicago launches new 911 system despite some alders urging delay
Uploaded: 2026-09-22T16:05:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 9 s
Description: The first phase of Chicago's switch over to a new 911 dispatch system got underway on Tuesday, despite pushback from alderpeople and union leaders who claim the system is not ready.

The first phase of Chicago's switch over to a new 911 dispatch system got underway on Tuesday, despite pushback from alderpeople and union leaders who claim the system is not ready.