Show of support for Chicago State planned at churches across city next Sunday

Sunday, July 31, 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A show of support is planned for Chicago State University at churches across the city next week.

Congressman Danny Davis is encouraging faith-based community leaders, educators and other volunteers to promote the South Side university for what he's calling, "Chicago State University Day."
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Next Sunday, 200 churches will discuss saving the school during services.

Chicago State nearly shut down last semester because of financial issues brought on by the state budget crisis.
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