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St. James Church demolition to begin in Bronzeville

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By ABC7
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
June 25, 2013 (CHICAGO)

Many parishioners have waged a battle to try and save the church in Chicago's Bronzeville community.

The church is in bad condition.

The Chicago Archdiocese estimates renovating it would cost $12 million.

According to the Chicago Tribune, the wrecking ball will move in Wednesday.

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