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Little Village businesses push for more safety following recent armed robberies

Businesses demand more safety following Little Village robberies
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CHICAGO (CBS) -- A number of businesses in Little Village are coming together to demand more safety in the wake of a string of armed robberies targeting their stores and street vendors.

Four street vendors have been robbed in the past two months - One was shot, and the thieves made off with $400.  

Now, the Street Vendors Association wants to meet with Chicago police Supt. David Brown to discuss ways to keep everyone safe.

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