Chicago Moves Ahead With Land For New Police, Firefighter Training Academy

Chicago Moves Ahead With Land For New Police, Firefighter Training Academy

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The city of Chicago is moving ahead on the purchase of 30 acres on the West Side for a new training academy for cops and firefighters. The land purchase is the first step in building the new $95 million facility. City officials say they’ll close five existing police and fire training centers once the new building opens