CHICAGO (WLS) -- Churches and groups across the Chicago area held events as part of a one-hour call for peace Saturday as a response to the rising violence in the city.
The events took place from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at dozens locations across the area, including New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, St. Sabina and North Park University.
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The groups are calling for, "Unity and solidarity throughout Chicago to combat violence and its causes holistically; Increased media and public attention to the many local, often overlooked, initiatives that address violence and its causes; and Increased resources for the neighborhoods and communities most impacted by violence."
Leaders that took part include Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina; Dr. Michael Emerson of North Park University, Rami Nashashibi of the Inner City Muslim Action Network and many more. To see a map of participating, click here. For more information on the events, visit www.chicagopeace.net.
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Fr. Michael Pfleger (FILE)