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The legal complaint stated that a landlord allegedly knew widespread illegal activities were taking place on the real estate he owned. The City of Milwaukee filed a lawsuit seeking the closure and sale of 12 near south side rental properties that have been linked to widespread crіmіnаl activities, including drug sales and prоstіtutіon. Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman José G. Pérez, whose aldermanic districts are home to all 12 of the properties owned by defendant Kenneth D. Churchill III of West Allis, said the properties have been a source of numerous complaints about crіmіnаl activities for years. “It is...

Several military veteran performers and artists will showcase their artwork and talent at Veterans Light Up the Arts on March 2 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. The all-veteran art showcase is sponsored by area community organizations serving veterans, including Feast of Crispian: Shakespeare with Veterans and Milwaukee Repertory Theater. The event will feature musical and dramatic performances by area veterans, as well as a showcase of visual pieces by veteran artists. US Army veteran Tarik Moody of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee will be the MC for the evening, which will feature Jason Moon, the J. Ryan Trio, Feast...

The academic institution will build on a decade-long reputation for sustainability with its climate commitment. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone deepened the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability and cost-effective operations on February 14. He signed a formal pledge to shrink UWM’s carbon footprint and build its capacity to adapt to climate change and other environmental stressors. Since 2005, UW-Milwaukee has used digital technology, solar panels, natural lighting and other eco-innovations to reduce campus energy consumption by 27 percent and greenhouse-gas emissions by 15 percent. The Climate Commitment that Mone signed on Tuesday is led by the higher-ed sustainability...

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care was included in the Governor’s proposed biennial budget as a non-state agency grant recipient. The $5 million will be used exclusively to fund construction costs to complete its Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The center opened in September 2015 after raising about $19 million of the $26 million needed to complete the project. The State allocation will allow the center to open 100 percent of its program units and fully serve the community. “We are so appreciative to the State for helping us finish construction of the Bucyrus Campus,” said President/CEO Sr....

The Malala Fund co-founder will bring a message for women about overcoming fear and developing courage to lead change. Shiza Shahid, co-founder of the Malala Fund, led a global campaign tapping into the power of one woman’s courage. She will be the keynote speaker at Mount Mary’s Voices of Leadership event on March 28. Shiza is an entrepreneur, investor, and women’s rights advocate who co-founded the Malala Fund with Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai at the age of 23. Her passion for change has landed her on numerous prestigious lists, including Time and Forbes 30 under 30. Today she...