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She also wants to strengthen communication between younger residents and elders, helping both groups better understand one another and reducing the fear that can develop between generations. #chicago #cpd

Greenleaf described the alderman’s role as a continuing exchange between City Hall and the community. #chicago #election

The storms that hit Will and Cook counties this summer caused widespread damage, power outages and difficult cleanup work for communities that, in some cases, had already been hit hard earlier this year. #senatorjoyce #patrickjoyce #oped

The objective, he said, is making government more proactive instead of waiting for problems to reach a crisis. #parkforest #joshuatravis

The summit serves as the centerpiece of TUF Teens, a free, paid construction training program for youth ages 16 to 18. Participants receive hands-on experience while earning compensation during their training. #toolsup #summit #southside

The bill expands affordable housing and reentry services for people leaving Illinois prisons, aiming to improve long-term outcomes by reducing homelessness and recidivism. #bill #housing #prison

An independent panel selected the 10 recipients from 68 applicants. Each organization received up to $20,000, the maximum grant amount. #grants #nonprofits

The R3 Program was established under the Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Illinois and dedicated 25% of state cannabis tax revenue to reinvesting in communities most affected by poverty, violence and incarceration. #grants #criminaljustice #program

Southland RISE is a collaboration between the trauma recovery programs of UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care. #programs