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    Chicago's Own Heroes

    The Violence Interrupters have one goal in mind: save more lives. By halting violence in Chicago communities, Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams and Eddie Bocanegra reveal their own inspired stories of hope, commitment and redemption. How will you commit?

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