Community
Rep. Ford addresses Chicagoans about Colorado massacre and violence at home
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The state lawmaker said it’s a time to ask why senseless acts of violence keep happening and what can be done to prevent crime.
Community
Greater St. John Bible Church awards 25 scholarships
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The recipients were honored July 13 at the annual Excellence in Education Concert and Awards Ceremony.
Community
Pastors discuss and develop strategies to reduce city violence
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Tuesday’s emergency meeting allowed the faith leaders to talk about issues contributing to the problems and consider changes and resources that could help curb the violence.
Community
Education meeting at Sankofa Cultural and Business Center Wednesday
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West Side advocate Dwayne Truss invites the community to attend the 6 p.m. July 11 meeting to learn about the current contract negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools.
Community
Third Unitarian Church Garden Walk to be held Sunday
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With locations in both Oak Park and Chicago, visitors can enjoy gardens from 1 to 4 p.m. July 8 for a donation, which will go toward the chuch’s scholarship fund.
Community
Devotion service held for Jackson Square Skilled Nursing & Living Center residents
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The June 23 event was hosted by International Free & Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. & Order of the Eastern Star William V. Banks Grand Lodge and Lillian Gill Grand Chapter members.
Community
City looking for ways to reduce crime
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The increase in homicides has Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Police Department looking for ways to keep residents safe.
Community
Illinois laws passed to reduce prison overcrowding, improve public safety
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Most of the legislation takes effect immediately.
Community
Introspect Youth Services to host annual campus-bound cookout Saturday
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Food, games and entertainment will be provided.
Community
Chicago police to hold citywide gun turn-in event
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Truth & Deliverance International Ministries and Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ are two of about 20 churches participating in Saturday’s event.