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1919 race riots memorial project will honor victims where they died — in streets all over city

The memorials, glass bricks that will be installed on city streets, will commemorate those who suffered during some of the worst instances of racial violence in Chicago history.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023

Glass blowing studio connects with youth impacted by violence, city hosts its largest US citizenship ceremony and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2022

West Side glassblowing studio for youth impacted by violence plans holiday bazaar

The Project Fire program at Firebird Community Arts in East Garfield Park uses glassblowing as a way to heal trauma victims.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2022