Citizens mounted a petition drive, and 60 local businesses signed. Residents obtained police and fire reports, and started a Montclare incident log. The cornerstone of the strategy, however, was the court advocacy program , in which residents followed the Montclare case through demolition court, and showed up for hearings. Finally, a judge gave the go-ahead for the Montclare's final curtain, and the wrecking ball ended a problem that had troubled the community for years. They have the power.
Organized neighbors make safe neighborhoods.
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