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The 15th Police District and faith leaders will host several community events throughout the summer in an effort to reduce violence.
Participants are being sought for violence-prevention workshops that will begin soon. Organizers hope representatives from 30 to 35 groups will participate.
The 15th Police District faith-based group invites West Siders to its annual picnic 6 to 7 p.m. July 19 at Emmet Elementary School, 5500 W. Madison St.
The nonprofit is expanding its presence in Austin as the bank looks to downsize its operations at its aging Lake Street facility.
Rev. Leon Miller will host this month’s faith-based, community partnership meeting March 29,
The event, organized by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 26th at the Austin library. The West Side Ministers Coalition is hosting.
Local resident Renna Thomas issues a challenge to West Side ministers and people of faith.
Participants wanting to canvass on Chicago’s West Side are welcome both Sunday and Monday.
The 15th and 11th Police Districts host their 2nd annual 100 blocks/100 churches grand finale from 6 to 7. The unity chain comes at the end of a month of prayer and speaking out against violence on the West Side.