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A memorandum of understanding has been signed that will allow the Leaders Network to open a branch on the West Side. The faith leaders group is still seeking donations.
Leader Network Co-Chairs Rev. Ira J. Acree and Rev. Marshall Hatch will attend the funerals of two of the 10 people killed earlier this month in a Buffalo grocery store.
Austin residents may soon – possibly within in six months – be able to bank at a new West Side credit union that’s being pushed by the Leaders Network.
Austin lawmaker La Shawn Ford said the new state budget includes $12 million to fund Illinois’ witness protection program. The Leaders Network has been pushing for the funding for years.
Members of the Leaders Network discussed the challenges and responsibilities of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability with its new chief, Andrea Kersten.
The Leaders Network is still seeking donation as the group works to reach its fundraising goal of $150,000. The aim is to have a credit union up and running in 2022.
West Side faith and community leaders have raised $43,850 of $150,000 seed money needed to get a match from philanthropic groups. The Leaders Network is asking others to join the founders circle and commit to making a $5,000 contribution.
The Leaders Network, a social justice group based on the West Side, sent letters earlier this week to four of Chicago’s U.S. House members demanding there be congressional hearings. The letter was sent to Reps. Danny K. Davis, Chuy García, Bobby Rush and Robin Kelly. Congressman Davis will meet with faith leaders Dec. 31.
Family and faith leaders continue to push for community’s help in solving the murder of Steinmetz High School freshman Demetrius Griffin Jr.
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