Community
‘Movement for Justice and Jobs Now!’ community meeting
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The Coalition of African American Leaders will hold a jobs and economic development meeting Jan. 12 at the New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. It starts at 2 p.m.
Community
The Black Star Project honors 108 youth killed in Chicago, 10 in Austin last year
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The organization asks who will mourn for the hundreds of people killed in the city in 2012.
Community
Online petition to stop school closings, charter expansion
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Community advocate Valerie Leonard is urging residents to sign the petition for it to appear on President Barack Obama’s “We the People” website.
Community
Where to recycle your Christmas tree
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Recycled trees will be accepted from Jan. 5-18 at 23 different drop-off locations in the city.
Community
Police staffing falls on West Side, citywide
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In a recent Chicago Sun-Times data analysis, reporters found that more beat cops have retired than the city has replaced.
Community
Congressman Davis hosting Kwanzaa celebration
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The dinner and program starts at 2 p.m. Jan. 1. African attire is preferred.
Community
Park District’s get fit for free week
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Work out for free at any of the Chicago Park District’s gyms, fitness classes and lap swim Jan. 7-13.
Community
Greater St. Johns hosting food drive
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Drop off canned or non-perishable items through Friday at three locations.
Community
Orr teacher awarded grant for art furniture program
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Two others from May Elementary also are receiving money from the Oppenheimer Family Foundation.
Community
Church seeking information about theft
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The Rev. Ira Acree is offering a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection to the Dec. 5 incident.