37th Ward Back to School Gospel Fest
COPA plans to participate in the 23rd Annual 37th Ward Back to School Gospel Fest. 37th Ward Alderman Emma Mitts in conjunction with Global Outreach Ministries and Black Men United is hosting this event and it will be held at Lafollete Park (1333 N. Laramie Avenue). This festival is the largest free to the public event held in the 37th Ward that promotes the theme of "Unity in the Community." Come learn more about COPA and also enjoy this festival filled with food, live entertainment and community resources.
Back to School Family Fair Hosted By State Senator Omar Aquino & State Representative Delia Ramirez
State Senator Omar Aquino (Illinois District 2) and State Representative Delia Ramirez (4th District) is hosting a Back To School Family Fair for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2022-2023 school year. COPA will participate in this event to inform the community about the role that the agency plays in police accountability.
Leaders Network Community Meeting
COPA will attend this meeting comprised of faith and community leaders that work together to organize, strategize, and mobilize to improve the quality of life for the west side communities.
LUCHA & PLAYSTREETS Block Party
COPA will be present at the LUCHA & PLAYSTREETS Block Party to share with members of the community the role the agency plays in police oversight. This free event open to the public will offer community resources, music, games, food and more.
North Lawndale My Chi My Future (MCMF) Summer Kickback Series
COPA will participate in this My Chi. My Future. (MCMF) Summer Kickback community event series. This free teen friendly initiative is a part of the City of Chicago’s MCMF effort to connect Chicago’s youth with safe and engaging spaces.
CPS Back To School Bash at Finkl Elementary
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2022-23 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and also explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will take place on August 12th starting at 2pm at Finkl Elementary located at 2332 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608.
Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting
COPA will attend the Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting in Humboldt Park and explain the agency role in police oversight.
LUCHA & PLAYSTREETS Block Party
COPA will be present at the LUCHA & PLAYSTREETS Block Party to share with members of the community the role the agency plays in police oversight. This free event open to the public will offer community resources, music, games, food and more.
COPA and the City Clerk Mobile City Hall Community Event
COPA plans to join Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various other city departments and sister agencies to connect with the community. At this mobile outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight and explain COPA’s complaint process from intake to case closure. This event will take place at Marquette Park (6743 S. Kedzie).
Public Meeting of the Police Board
The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. Prior …
AETNA RESOURCE & HEALTH FAIR
COPA plans to join AETNA Better Health of Illinois for its free Health & Resource Fair and share with the community COPA's role in police oversight.