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The public is invited to a community resource that will focus on mental health from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2. Earlier in the day, high school students will be able to privately hear from guest speakers and engage in interactive classes.
Officials hope crime will continue to drop with the help of groups like the Austin-based Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
“This is unacceptable,” Rev. Ira Acree of Greater St. John Bible Church said of Monday night’s shooting. “We are calling upon all Chicagoans to assist in getting the perpetrators of these crimes off the street.”
Faith leaders gathered outside Michele Clark High School Monday morning to offer prayers and show their support for students after a shooting near the school last week. A teacher at the school is raising money to support students’ emotional and physical safety.
Thirty scholarships – ranging from $500 to $1,000 – were awarded at Sunday’s game. New Mt. Pilgrim Church beat Greater St. John Bible Church 67-64.
Dr. Arthur Lockhart’s 34th annual parade and resource fair will kick off at 10 a.m. July 30 at Healing Temple C.O.G.I.C., 4941 W. Chicago Ave. There will be free school supplies, book bags, free lunch, entertainment and more.
Members of the Leaders Network traveled Friday to Highland Park to offer their support and prayers – and to renew their commitment for an assault weapons ban.
There are a number of mental health resources available to Austin residents, with more soon available. PCC Community Wellness Center started construction of a new pavilion to further address mental health, and Thresholds will be opening a clinic later this summer.
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.
One of the six virtual meetings will be held specifically for West Side residents. That meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Participants are encouraged to register in advance.