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Former Chicago Bears LB Sam Acho hosts an event with By The Hand Club to start construction on a new fresh market in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

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The players joined youth from By The Hand and local police officers for listening circles.

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Mitchell Trubisky (Bears) participates in a listening circle.

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Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown participates in a listening circle.

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Bears Director of Player Engagement LaMar Campbell participates in a listening circle.

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Jonathan Toews (Blackhawks) participates in a listening circle.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Azariah Baker (By The Hand), Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Alderman Emma Mitts

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Azariah Baker (By The Hand), Sam Acho (former Bears LB)

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Sam Acho (former Bears LB)

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Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Alderman Emma Mitts, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Sam Acho (former Bears LB), Donnita Travis (By The Hand)

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Former Chicago Bears LB Sam Acho and 12 athletes with ties to Chicago are joined by Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Alderman Emma Mitts, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Donnita Travis (By The Hand) to start construction on a new fresh market in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

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Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Sam Acho (former Bears LB)

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Azariah Baker (By The Hand) and Sam Acho (former Bears LB) beginning demolition on the liquor store.

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Azariah Baker (By The Hand)

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Jonathan Toews (Blackhawks)

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Representatives from By the Hand Club for Kids, Sam Acho (former Bears LB)

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mitchell Trubisky (Bears)

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at By The Hand's pop-up market

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Max Strus (Bulls), Lucas Giolito (White Sox)

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Former Chicago Bears LB Sam Acho and athletes with ties to Chicago join together with By The Hand Club to start construction on a new fresh market in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

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Jimmy Murray (New York Jets), Matt Kaskey (Carolina Panthers), Max Strus (Bulls)

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Bears general manager Ryan Pace participates in a listening circle.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, LaMar Campbell (Bears), Israel Idonije (Bears)

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Sam Acho (former Bears LB)

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Mitchell Trubisky (Bears), Sam Acho (former Bears LB)

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