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The inaugural Art & Coffee crawl in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood runs from August 28 to September 1, spotlighting local cafes and artists. Participants can buy a $10 passport booklet, which grants discounts and enters them into a raffle for prizes like a leather jacket and gift cards. Each of the ten participating cafes will display art, with four offering physical pieces for sale and six providing QR codes for online purchasing. The event seeks to economically uplift the area and celebrate local culture as summer ends. In a related development, city leaders responded to violence at a West Side street party by sending a cease-and-desist order to organizer JRoy, who faces investigation.

This party, which occurred on August 9, resulted in two fatalities and prompted discussions on public safety at community meetings. Officials aim to balance the right to gather with the necessity of ensuring neighborhood safety during large events. The city emphasizes the need for measures that protect residents while allowing community engagement.