Events
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Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement & The Community
Salvation Army Freedom Center 825 N. Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents a panel discussion on ways law enforcement and the community can work together to have a better relationship and safer communities. Elected officials, community leaders and organizations are invited. CPD Commander Kevin Johnson of the 11TH Chicago Police District will be on hand as guest panelists. This event is in partnership with the Salvation Army Freedom Center, and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executive. Various topics will be discussed including local policing tactics and new technology; prevention and community based intervention programs; and community policing partnerships. This event is open to the public.
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4th Ward Michael Reese Community Meeting
Northeastern Illinois University 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States4TH Ward Alderman Sophia D. King is hosting Michael Reese Community Meeting. Come and meet the development team and hear what they will say about the project moving forward. This is an opportunity for residents to meet developers as well as the Advisory Council. This event is open to the public.
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Congressman Bobby Rush Host Winter Resource Fair
Gary Comer Youth Center 7200 S. Ingleside Ave, Chicago, ILCongressman Bobby L. Rush, 1st District of Illinois in Conjunction with Peoples Gas, ComEd, and CEDA host Winter Resource Fair. Representatives from COPA will be on-site to provide attendees with information about agency services to the community. This is event is open to the public and to residents seeking home energy assistance.
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6TH Ward Quarterly Community Meeting
Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church 8101 S. Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis community meeting presented by Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer will highlight important information about the City of Chicago’s upcoming projects. Several City Agencies will be on hand to better educate our community on improving the quality of life for all residents. Come out to meet your Alderman and his staff and mingle with your neighbors. The event is open to the public
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10th Ward Park Advisory Meet & Greet with Alderwoman Garza
Vodak-East Side Library 3710 East 106th, Chicago, IL, United StatesLearn about what Park Advisory Councils are and what they do, meet existing 10th Ward Park Advisory Councils, learn how to form one in your local park and meet others who are interested too. This event is open to the public.
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Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx’s 28th Annual C.F. Stradford Awards Ceremony
Parkway Ballroom 4455 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn recognition of African American History Month, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx along with members of the office’s African American Advisory Council presented the C.F. Stradford Award to two individuals who have made contributions to the African American community through their professional lives. The C.F. Stradford Award is named for Cornelius Francis Stradford, a pioneer in the legal community and co-founder of the Cook County Bar Association and the National Bar Association. This event is open to the public with RSVP.
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9th Ward Town Hall Meeting with Alderman Beale
Pullman Presbyterian Church 550 East 103rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome and greet Alderman Anthony A. Beale at the 9th Ward Town Hall Meeting. This event open to the public.
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25th District Beat Meeting
North Grand High School 4338 W. Wabansia, Chicago, IL, United StatesMeeting for residents from beat 2534 to discuss crime and safety issues with police working on those beats and to develop solutions to those issues. The event is open to the public.
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Hyde Park Community Action Councils (CACs)
Walter H. Dyett High School 555 E. 51st Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesHyde Park Community Action Council (CAC) is hosting a meeting on Wednesday, February 28TH at 6PM at Dyett High School. There are several CACs across Chicago. Each works to empower the community they serve to lead the improvement of local quality education. CAC members include parents; elected officials; faith-based institutions, health care and community-based organizations; Local School Council (LSC) members; business leaders; educators and school administrators; staff members from Chicago’s Sister Agencies; community residents; and students. This event is open to the public.
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South Loop Public Safety and Security Meeting with Ald. King & Ald. Dowell
Kenwood Academy 5015 S. Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis month's Chicago south loop residents will host a public safety meeting with 4th Ward Ald. Sophia D. King and 5TH Ward Ald. Pat Dowell. At the event various speakers including both alderwomen and other City officials will discuss what the City is doing to increase safety in the area. This event is open to the public.
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The Leaders Network
Columbus Park Refectory 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Leader’s Network is a gathering of church and community members working together to organize, strategize, and mobilize to improve the quality of life for West side residents and greater Chicago. We believe all people are valuable and for this reason we are committed to social justice and disaster relief both locally and globally, continuing the path of those who have gone before us.
This is a closed event.
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COPA Student Education & Training Exercise at Michele Clark High School
Michele Clark High School 5101 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA Public Affairs team will be presenting mock use of force cases for high school students and taking students through a education and training exercise. This is a private event.
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5th Ward Community Meeting with Alderman Leslie Hairston
O'Keefe School of Excellence 6940 S. Merrill, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome and greet Alderman Leslie Hairston at the 5th Ward Town Hall Meeting. COPA staff will provide a presentation to educate and inform them about the agencies investigative process, including answer questions. This event is open to the public.
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9th Ward Town Hall Meeting with Alderman Beale
Pullman Presbyterian Church 550 East 103rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome and greet Alderman Anthony A. Beale at the 9th Ward Town Hall Meeting. This event open to the public.
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Chatham Reunite Community Meeting
Ephphatha Lutheran Church of the Deaf 7956 S King Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA will attend the Chatham Reunite meeting and educate the community about its agency city services. Audience members will learn about the investigative process and have the opportunity to answer questions afterwards. This event is open to the public.
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Youth Empowerment Summit
Salvation Army's Harbor Light Center 825 North Christiana, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Humboldt Park Youth and Safety Committee, of which Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation is a member, is excited to announce that we and several of our long-time community partners will host a Youth Empowerment Summit . The Youth Empowerment Summit will be an opportunity for community partners to host an event for youth between the ages of 14 – 24 who may not have access to resources and/or positive relationships. The goal for the event is to provide several workshops throughout the day to educate youth on resources available to them such as housing, education, employment opportunities, as well as expungement information.
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Consent Decree Community Roundtables
St. Sabina Church 1210 W. 78th Place, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Attorney General’s Office is working with community organizations to hold Consent Decree Community Roundtables to ensure residents of Chicago have a meaningful opportunity to provide input on the process of reforming the Chicago Police Department. Civilian Office of Police Department (COPA) will participate in the group discussions. RSVPs are encouraged with the Illinois Attorney General Office to attend due to space limitation.
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Consent Decree Community Roundtables
Apostolic Faith Church 3823 South Indiana, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Attorney General’s Office is working with community organizations to hold Consent Decree Community Roundtables to ensure residents of Chicago have a meaningful opportunity to provide input on the process of reforming the Chicago Police Department. Civilian Office of Police Department (COPA) will participate in the group discussions. RSVPs are encouraged with the Illinois Attorney General Office to attend due to space limitation.
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Consent Decree Community Roundtables
Casa Central 1343 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Attorney General’s Office is working with community organizations to hold Consent Decree Community Roundtables to ensure residents of Chicago have a meaningful opportunity to provide input on the process of reforming the Chicago Police Department. Civilian Office of Police Department (COPA) will participate in the group discussions. RSVPs are encouraged with the Illinois Attorney General Office to attend due to space limitation.
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Consent Decree Community Roundtables
Alternatives, Inc. 4730 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Attorney General’s Office is working with community organizations to hold Consent Decree Community Roundtables to ensure residents of Chicago have a meaningful opportunity to provide input on the process of reforming the Chicago Police Department. Civilian Office of Police Department (COPA) will participate in the group discussions. RSVPs are encouraged with the Illinois Attorney General Office to attend due to space limitation.
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Public Meetings of the Police Board
Chicago Public Safety Headquarters 3510 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; contact the Board's office by 4:30 p.m. of the day before the meeting to add your name to the list of speakers.
The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.
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TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES FOR SAFE COMMUNITIES (TASC) CHATHAM INTEGRATED STAFFING MEETINGS
TASC Chatham holds integrated staffing meetings twice a month for participants to engage in dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, build capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies.
This is a closed event.
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District 15 Faith Based Meeting
15th District Police Station 5701 W. Madison, Chicago, IL, United StatesFaith-Based Meeting Location: District Station, 5701 W. Madison Join other faith leaders and police officers working in the area to identify and prioritize crime and disorder issues impacting your congregation and …
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Westside Ministers Coalition
Columbus Park Refectory 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Westside Ministers Coalition of Chicago and Vicinity Inc., is an organization whose mission is to provide services that will initiate self-help efforts to improve the Austin community of Chicago in areas of housing, public safety, clergy involvement, education, health, energy conservation, community, youth and economic development, to work in cooperation with other organizations sharing similar values in accomplishing our goals. This event is open to the public.
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Pullman Parent University at Corliss High School
Corliss High School 821 East 103rd, Chicago, ILCPS Parent University connects parents and guardians of CPS students with facilities and resources to learn in the same schools attended by their children. The program provides parents and community with experiences intended to support a new outlook on education and the learning process that will transfer into positive outcomes for parents and students through community engagement.
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Citizen’s Police Academy
COPA visits the spring session of the Citizen's Police Academy to share with residents its role in police oversight. COPA staff also explains its mission, jurisdiction, investigative process and the role of community engagement.
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Leader’s Network
Columbus Park Refectory 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Leader’s Network is a gathering of church and community members working together to organize, strategize, and mobilize to improve the quality of life for West side residents and greater Chicago. We believe all people are valuable and for this reason we are committed to social justice and disaster relief both locally and globally, continuing the path of those who have gone before us. This is a closed event.
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TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES FOR SAFE COMMUNITIES (TASC) CHATHAM INTEGRATED STAFFING MEETINGS
TASC Chatham holds integrated staffing meetings twice a month for participants to engage in dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, build capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies.
This is a closed event.
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17th District Beat Meeting
Kilbourn Park Field House 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesA community meeting for residents from beat 1731 to discuss crime and safety issues with police working on those beats and to develop solutions to those issues. The event is open to the public.
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Rogers Park Parent University at Sullivan High School
Sullivan High School 6631 N Bosworth Avenue, Chicago, ILCPS Parent University connects parents and guardians of CPS students with facilities and resources to learn in the same schools attended by their children. The program provides parents and community with experiences intended to support a new outlook on education and the learning process that will transfer into positive outcomes for parents and students through community engagement.
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COPA Satellite Office – Austin Library Branch
Austin Library Branch 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA investigators will be on site to receive complaints and compliments of Chicago Police Officers. Also, staff will address questions and provide an overview of the agency.
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Bronzeville Community Action Council Meeting
Chicago Urban League 4510 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThere are several CACs across Chicago. Each works to empower the community they serve to lead the improvement of local quality education. CAC members include parents; elected officials; faith-based institutions, health care and community-based organizations; Local School Council (LSC) members; business leaders; educators and school administrators; staff members from Chicago’s Sister Agencies; community residents; and students. This event is open to the public.
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COPA Community Hours – South Shore Library Branch
South Shore Library Branch 2505 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA investigators will be on site to receive complaints and compliments of Chicago Police Officers. Also, staff will address questions and provide an overview of the agency.
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Community Discussions For Civilian Oversight
Corliss High School 821 East 103rd, Chicago, ILThe Chicago City Council invites you to attend one of five community discussions regarding the future of civilian oversight for public safety in Chicago. Learn about civilian oversight and provide your input on creating a community oversight board for the Police Department in Chicago.
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North Lawndale Community Action Council Meeting
10th District Police Station 3315 Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesThere are several CACs across Chicago. Each works to empower the community they serve to lead the improvement of local quality education. CAC members include parents; elected officials; faith-based institutions, health care and community-based organizations; Local School Council (LSC) members; business leaders; educators and school administrators; staff members from Chicago’s Sister Agencies; community residents; and students. This event is open to the public.
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Public Meetings of the Police Board
Chicago Public Safety Headquarters 3510 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; contact the Board's office by 4:30 p.m. of the day before the meeting to add your name to the list of speakers.
The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.
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Community Discussions for Civilian Oversight
Gage Park High School 5630 S. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chicago City Council invites you to attend one of five community discussions regarding the future of civilian oversight for public safety in Chicago. Learn about civilian oversight and provide your input on creating a community oversight board for the Police Department in Chicago.
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Treatment Alternatives For Safe Communities (TASC) Chatham Integrated Staffing Meetings
TASC Chatham holds integrated staffing meetings twice a month for participants to engage in dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, build capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies.
This is a closed event.
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9th Alderman Anthony Beale, Community Ward Meeting
Pullman Presbyterian Church 550 East 103rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA Chief Administrator, Sydney Roberts will attend Alderman Anthony A. Beale, 9th Ward Town Hall Meeting. This event open to the public.
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COPA Satellite Office – South Chicago
Vodak-East Side Library Branch 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA investigators will be on site to receive complaints and compliments of Chicago Police Officers. Also, staff will address questions and provide an overview of the agency.
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Hyde Park Community Action Council Meeting
Walter H. Dyett High School 555 E. 51st Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThere are several CACs across Chicago. Each works to empower the community they serve to lead the improvement of local quality education. CAC members include parents; elected officials; faith-based institutions, health care and community-based organizations; Local School Council (LSC) members; business leaders; educators and school administrators; staff members from Chicago’s Sister Agencies; community residents; and students. This event is open to the public.
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Englewood Community Action Council Meeting
7th District Police Station 1438 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThere are several CACs across Chicago. Each works to empower the community they serve to lead the improvement of local quality education. CAC members include parents; elected officials; faith-based institutions, health care and community-based organizations; Local School Council (LSC) members; business leaders; educators and school administrators; staff members from Chicago’s Sister Agencies; community residents; and students. This event is open to the public.
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Community Discussions for Civilian Oversight
Westinghouse College Prep H.S. 3223 W. Franklin Blvd, Chicago, United StatesThe Chicago City Council invites you to attend one of five community discussions regarding the future of civilian oversight for public safety in Chicago. Learn about civilian oversight and provide your input on creating a community oversight board for the Police Department in Chicago.
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Community Discussions for Civilian Oversight
Wilbur Wright College 4300 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chicago City Council invites you to attend one of five community discussions regarding the future of civilian oversight for public safety in Chicago. Learn about civilian oversight and provide your input on creating a community oversight board for the Police Department in Chicago.
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Expungement Summit hosted by Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of Circuit Court of Cook County
Kennedy King College 6301 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of Circuit Court of Cook County presents a Second Chance Summit for adults and juvenile. COPA will have a booth and provide information and resources to participants
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Community Discussions for Civilian Oversight
Amundsen High School 5110 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chicago City Council invites you to attend one of five community discussions regarding the future of civilian oversight for public safety in Chicago. Learn about civilian oversight and provide your input on creating a community oversight board for the Police Department in Chicago.
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Westside Ministers Coalition
Columbus Park Refectory 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Westside Ministers Coalition of Chicago and Vicinity Inc., is an organization whose mission is to provide services that will initiate self-help efforts to improve the Austin community of Chicago in areas of housing, public safety, clergy involvement, education, health, energy conservation, community, youth and economic development, to work in cooperation with other organizations sharing similar values in accomplishing our goals. This event is open to the public.
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19th Ward Town Hall Meeting hosted by Alderman Matthew O’ Shea
22nd District Station 1900 W. Monterey, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA representatives will be in attendance at the 19th Ward Town Hall Meeting. Other representatives from various government agencies will also be present to address any concerns or questions you may have. This event is open to the public.
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COPA Satellite Office – Austin Library Branch
Austin Library Branch 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA investigators will be on site to receive complaints and compliments of Chicago Police Officers. Also, staff will address questions and provide an overview of the agency.
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Public Meetings of the Police Board
Chicago Public Safety Headquarters 3510 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; contact the Board's office by 4:30 p.m. of the day before the meeting to add your name to the list of speakers.
The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.
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COPA Community Hours – South Shore Library Branch
FeaturedSouth Shore Library Branch 2505 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA investigators will be on site to receive complaints and compliments of Chicago Police Officers. Also, staff will address questions and provide an overview of the agency.
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34th Ward Town Hall Meeting
Sheldon Heights Church 11325 S. Halsted, Chicago, ILPlease come out and lend your support in shaping a community vision that’s important to you. Come and greet 34th Ward Alderman Carrie M. Austin, Chairman, Committee on Budget and Government Operations at her monthly ward town hall meeting. This event is open to the public.
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9th Ward Town Hall Meeting
Pullman Presbyterian Church 550 East 103rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome and greet Alderman Anthony A. Beale at the 9th Ward Town Hall Meeting. This event is open to the public.
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COPA Satellite Office – South Chicago
Vodak-East Side Library Branch 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA investigators will be on site to receive complaints and compliments of Chicago Police Officers. Also, staff will address questions and provide an overview of the agency.