CFD, CPD host tree lighting ceremony honoring those who died in the line of duty
The tree is filled with ornaments honoring those Chicago police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty.
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The tree is filled with ornaments honoring those Chicago police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty.
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It happened Monday morning around 10:55 in the 4400 block of W. Monroe Street.
The winter session runs from January 8 to March 24.
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It happened around 3:30 on Wednesday afternoon.
HUD said that is a violation of the Fair Housing Act and could expose the city to sanctions.