Glass mosaic unveiled in Pilsen

Friday, August 12, 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A glass mosaic unveiled on Friday honors four people who made a positive impact in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

It was created by the J-Def Peace Project, an artistic project that's meant to give teens a way to address the violence in Chicago. The project is part of the After School Matters program.
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Located at 18th Street and Paulina, it honors Chicago Police Officer Brian Strouse who was killed in the line of duty and Ana Mateo, a seven-year-old who was a victim of gun violence.

The other honorees are Francisco Mendoza and Javier Merino.
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