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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Fran Spielman

Mayor Lori Lightfoot removes city hiring barriers for ex-offenders

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has experienced first-hand the difficulties ex-convicts face in trying to reintegrate into communities: Her older brother was in federal prison for 17 years and has faced obstacles on the outside. (Pat Nabong/Sun-Times)

Mayor Lori Lightfoot told West Side ministers this week that Chicago cannot have a “real public safety plan” without supporting those “coming home” from prison and giving them legitimate job opportunities.

“Otherwise, the allure of the street is so intense,” she said.

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