Committee designates Aug. 7–14, 2027 as Bronzeville Week after presenters tout youth-led programming

Sep 30, 2026

The Community and Economic Development Committee unanimously approved a resolution designating Aug. 7–14, 2027 as Bronzeville Week after Alderwoman Cobb and community organizers described record attendance, new youth-led events, and plans to begin planning earlier for 2027.

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The Community and Economic Development Committee voted to designate Aug. 7–14, 2027 as Bronzeville Week, approving resolution file 260829 without objection. Chair Alderman Russell Stapleton II moved the item out of order at Alderman Cobb's request and the committee adopted the resolution by voice vote.

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