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City Gets $300K to Crack Down on Graffiti | Chicago News
Gary’s graffiti cleanup gets a major boost with a $300,000 grant from Lake County—funding that’ll turbocharge removal efforts across the city. Public Works Director Rachelle Morgan Ceasar says they’ve barely scratched the surface, using existing resources so far; this new cash will buy paint, sprayers, and gear to scale up operations. City leaders view graffiti not just as unsightly but as a threat to property values, economic growth, and public safety—backed by a November ordinance declaring it a public nuisance. The plan kicks off with city-owned properties before moving to private…
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