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Chicago Priest Advocates for Stricter Gun Regulations
After the onslaught of tragic mass shootings in New York and Texas caught the attention of the entire country, and...
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Paul Brourman’s ‘Chicago Looks Good On You’ Series
Pinstripes River East will be hosting an event unveiling art by Paul Brourman's — "Chicago Looks Good On You" series....
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‘Two Twenty Seven’ Brings Laughter and Love Together
For the first time in nearly a decade, Christine Houston's play, "Two Twenty Seven," will come to life every weekend...
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Lori Lightfoot to Run in the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Race
Next year, Chicago citizens will get to vote for a new Mayor or let the current Mayor stay in office....
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UCAN Holds Annual Youth Leadership Awards in Honor of Local Youth
UCAN hosted its 23rd Annual Youth Leadership Awards (YLA) on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, to honor Chicago youth from the...
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North Lawndale Residents Kick Off Summer With Music Festival
Hundreds of residents of the North Lawndale neighborhood, located on Chicago’s West Side, gathered on the empty lot at the...
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Chicago’s Far South Community Advisory Council Hosts Annual Peace Rally
School students from across Chicago’s south side attended an event on June 3rd to celebrate education and promote peace in...
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Following University of Chicago Crime Lab Research, City of Chicago Expands Eligibility Criteria for Narcotics Arrest Diversion Program
Chicago, IL, June 8, 2022 – The Mayor’s office today announced that the largest ever drug arrest diversion program in...
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Black Wall Street Pop-Up Outdoor Market Returns to North Lawndale
The North Lawndale community welcomed "The Black Wall Street On Roosevelt" outdoor market's reopening. It will open every Saturday from...
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Chicago 13.1 Reimagine the Run With Bank of America
The group behind the marathon with Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle and Bank of America Chicago as well as the...
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