‘No Crime Weekend’ unites Chicago communities in push for peace

CHICAGO — Chicago faith leaders and community activists are joining forces to call for peace in the city. Several “No Crime Weekend” events are being held through Sunday.

“I was an ex-gang member, so I come out here to be part of something positive and give back to our community which I grew up in,” Gregory Collins said. “I fight for peace.”

Collins was among several former gang members-turned community activists leading a peace walk on the Far South Side on Saturday…

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