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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 19d

The meeting will actually happen on Oct. 14! Here’s the link to the district’s meetings for the rest of the year:

www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

Martin details the next meeting, which will happen on October 12.Tonight’s meeting has been adjourned at 7:23 pm.

Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 22d

A couple more corrections:

“Margaret Kulujiam” is actually spelled Margaret Kulujian. Rather than Chicago Alternative Police (CAP), it is actually the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS).

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The Chinny Chronicles @chinnychronicles.bsky.social · 26d

The first episode of the newest season is out now on all streaming platforms! Listen to me talk about The Chicago Underground Film Festival as well as parts of my conversation with its Director of Production, Taila Howe.
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Aliens Are Real! Last Year's CUFF + Conversation with Taila Howe

The Chinny Chronicles is coming back! This season starts with a preview of the Chicago Underground Film Festival and Chinyere's experience last year. This episode also includes snippets of a conversation with Taila Howe, the Director of Production for the film festival.

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The Chinny Chronicles @chinnychronicles.bsky.social · 27d

The Chinny Chronicles is finally back! This season's first episode, premiering tomorrow morning, details my experience with the Chicago Underground Film Festival and features snippets of my conversation with Taila Howe, the Director of Production.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

Also, the link for the meeting's agenda appears to not be working on BlueSky! Here's the screenshot of the meeting agenda:

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

CORRECTION: Martin said the meeting was after a "horrible weekend."
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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

Martin does admit that it was meeting after a “horrible meeting,” though the attendance may have dropped since then. The meeting had happened back in July.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

Martin details the next meeting, which will happen on October 12.Tonight’s meeting has been adjourned at 7:23 pm.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

A resident wonders about the safety of the Jefferson Park Blue Line station, especially regarding kids going to and from school. She mentions that her kid doesn’t want to take the CTA due to safety issues.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

‪The meeting is now dealing police and immigration, one resident noting how he’s seen social media posts about masked individuals impersonating ICE agents kidnapping immigrants. Hanrahan notes that residents should call police if such situations happened in the community.‬

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

‪An issue regarding electric bikes riding on the sidewalks came up, one resident wondering if they are allowed to ride on sidewalks. Residents debate on the rule, though one states that he owns of these bikes have to sign off on something that they won’t ride on the sidewalks.‬

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

Martin does admit that it was meeting after a “horrible meeting,” though the attendance may have dropped since then. The meeting had happened back in July.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

Another resident notes that during a meeting at Oriole Park, it was packed with people from all ages. She says that many of the issues brought up at the meeting were resolved. Previous commenter wonders if it was a beat or special meeting — Martin clarifies it was a beat meeting.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

A resident talks about the Chicago Alternative Police (CAP) meeting, and how not many people attend meetings. He asks: how do we improve the relationship between the police and the community?

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

‪He explained that the police will help anyone in the community no matter their citizenship status.‬

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

Hanrahan notes that District 16 police won’t assist the federal agents in the area unless their safety is in jeopardy. He notes that police won’t arrest anyone in connection with their citizenship status.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

‪Hanrahan gives a report on the recent crime, notably a double homicide that is being dealt with in court. He also highlights the protests downtown, and how it could potentially spill over. He also created the 606 Team, which could help with the crimes happening in the area.‬

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

The resident that spoke earlier about the relationship between crime victims and perpetrators asked: “why don’t we just use drones?” The meeting has now moved onto Commander Hanrahan’s portion.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

A resident speaks up to say that there doesn’t ‘need more officers in District 16, rather they should the officers here “more wisely.” Another resident chimes in to ask about police monitoring parking while the businesses may need more attention when problems arise.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

Dillon speaks about the issue surrounding parking, as residents seem to feel like it takes away from actual problems — such as the noise issue brought up earlier.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

CORRECTION: Colleen Mary Dillon from the Nominating Committee is present while Colleen Murphy form the Community Engagement Committee is NOT here.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

The meeting has officially started with Daniel Martin, the Chairperson, introducing himself and Colleen Murphy, the Community Engagement Chair. Colleen Mary Dillon, the Nominating Committee, is NOT present tonight.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

‪Another commenter wonders about the Restorative Justice manner, which leads to the Aug. 12 meeting minutes being approved.‬

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

Another man gives his public comment about a bar in the area, specifically the 701 Sports Bar and Grill, which he claims violates the noise ordinance. He details how the police often cracks down on the bar, though often they start back up when the police leave.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

The first comment is underway, first dealing with Police monitoring parking in the area. He also speaks about the committee’s newest policies. A woman also commented regarding victims of crimes, and their relationship to the perpetrators.

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Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

The meeting has officially started with Daniel Martin, the Chairperson, introducing himself and Colleen Murphy, the Community Engagement Chair. Colleen Mary Dillon, the Nominating Committee, is NOT present tonight.

Chinyere✍🏾 @newsbychinny.bsky.social · 29d

‪Tonight’s meeting will also approve the minutes for the meeting on Aug. 12, which featured a discussion on Restorative Justice and Margaret Kulujiam from Avondale Restorative Justice Court as a guest speaker. ‬

‪Full Agenda Here: acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

Adobe Acrobat

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:f7b66c47-4955-4360-a999-774a2e4bde91‬

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