Honor fallen officers
Join the 15th District Chicago Police Department in honoring fallen officers and celebrating those who have served in the 15th District on Friday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m., at the 15th District station, 5701 W. Madison St.
For more info, contact Lt. Michelene Alexa at (312) 743-1440, or the 15th District CAPS Office at caps015district@chicagopolice.org, (312) 743-1495, or visit chicagok9s.com.
Let’s talk about justice
On Aug. 31, a new “Restorative Justice Community Court” opened in North Lawndale serving non-violent offenders. It is part of a community-led effort to keep 18-26 year olds from the neighborhood with non-violent criminal histories out of jail and “restored” back to community.
Join City Bureau’s summer fellows, who’ve been reporting on the topic for 10 weeks, for a discussion of what role community can play in alternatives to the traditional criminal justice system. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Build Coffee, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. in Chicago.
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