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Identified areas of high-crime will receive greater police attention and church groups, block club leaders, police and residents will picket the spots every Wednesday in June in an attempt to reduce violence.
Investments in manufacturing and improvements in infrastructure are outlined in the 64-page report released last month.
The Sweet Homes Chicago project is accepting applications through Aug.15 from designers interested in developing plans.
Applicants will now have an extra two weeks to submit the required forms, and many positions are still available.
Residents are encouraged to contact state representatives in support of the bill before March 8.
At a town hall meeting Feb. 25, he and activists urged residents to spread the word about a bill that could help ex-offenders get jobs, housing and grants for college.
Both projects are being developed by the group Austin Coming Together with help from the city and other local organizations.
The forum gave West Side voters an opportunity to learn about contenders whose names will appear on the March 20 ballot.
They say the job is important to improve the quality of education for students who attend Chicago Public Schools.
Low voter registration, water conservation and green infrastructure were some topics discussed.