In the Name of Peace

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local News

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local News

By: Ashmar Mandou

Corazón Community Services launched another year of Cease Fire Summer 2015 in Cicero Wednesday morning at the Cicero Stadium, 1909 S. Laramie Ave., in front of a crowd of supporters and local officials. Corazón Community Services is investing in violence prevention programming and throughout the summer will hold peace promoting activities for families to enjoy. Despite funding cuts, Corazón Community Services marks the ninth annual Cease Fire in Cicero with the help of its community partners Town of Cicero, Illinois/Cure Violence, the Cicero Youth Task Force, and State of Illinois elected officials. Families are welcomed to participate in any and all of the events provided below:

  • Friday (7/24): Break the Violence Movement Night @ Parkholme
  • Monday (7/27): Soccer Tournament
  • Friday (8/7): Break the Violence Movement Night @ North Warren Park
  • Wednesday (8/12): Softball Tournament
  • Friday (8/21): Break the Violence Movement Night/ Vigil @ East Parkholme

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