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• Conservative Group Attempts To Stop Reparation Payments In Evanston

  08-06-2024 15:15
  
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  Evanston’s historic reparations program is facing a class action lawsuit, WTTW reports.
  The city had established a reparations program to address the housing discrimination and segregation in Evanston in the 1900s. The original program included distributing $25,000 to eligible Black households for home repairs, down payments, or interest or late penalties owed to the city.
  Officials expanded the program to dole out cash payments to Black residents to use at their discre
  
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• 90% of Michigan state troopers are White − why making the force more representative is a challenge

  08-06-2024 15:15
  
  The Michigan State Police force is predominantly White and male. Doug Coombeby Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University
  Experts see increasing diversity among police as a key solution to reducing racial bias in traffic stops, arrest rates and officer-involved shootings.
  But while police agencies have invested in recruiting more racial minorities and women, progress in diversifying police forces has been slower than the public wants.
  As a researcher who works with police agencies to improve thei
  
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• Clean Slate Expungement Provides Second Chances in Harvey This Saturday

  08-06-2024 14:30
  
  Join NDICA, OAI, Inc., 2nd Ward Alderperson Colby Chapman and local leaders on June 8 for a transformative expungement event at Transformation United Methodist Church in Harvey.
  The Clean Slate Expungement event is hosted by NDICA, OAI, Inc, Governors State Violence Prevention program, and City of Harvey, 2nd Ward Alderperson Colby Chapman. 
  The event will be held on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Transformation United Methodist Church located at 15446 S. Lexington, Harvey
  
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• 11 Fun Things To Do In The City This Weekend

  08-06-2024 00:19
  
  Finally, the forecast calls for Summer, so expect a flood of events this weekend. Out of the plethora of amazing things to do, these are our favorite ones. Click the event titles for more info.
  Chicago Blues Festival – June 6-9
  The largest free Blues fest in the world is back! Living legends Buddy Guy and Shemekia Copeland highlight this venerable showcase. Mr. Sipp and Southern Avenue will join them. For Blues lovers and “casuals,” this fest always promises a great time. 
  
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