Chicago churches, activists holding No Crime Weekend events

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some local churches and activists are hoping for a crime free weekend.

Several No Crime Weekend events are planned Friday through Sunday to keep young people engaged.

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There will also be people station near L stops.

A group of youth influencers will participate in a Peace Walk that will begin on 127th and Michigan and conclude at the No Crime Day Picnic in Palmer Park, 111th Street and Indiana Avenue.

Community fun fests and /or picnics will be held in Englewood, South Shore, Burnside, Altgeld Garden, Pullman, North Lawndale and Playstreets will be at some locations. School supplies distributed and there will be free food.