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County Funds Violence Prevention, Quantum Park Grows, and 'Mahogany' Turns 50

Published 8 months, 1 week ago
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This week, Cook County announced $25 million in new investments for violence prevention programs, welcome news for organizations that had relied on COVID-19 relief funds. We break it down with freelance writer Jasmine Barnes and Tribune music critic Britt Julious. Plus, Chicago’s forthcoming quantum campus adds more companies, Chicago record-label Numero Group celebrates 22 years, and Diana Ross’s classic Chicago film “Mahognay” turns 50.

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