Community forum targets local ex-offenders

A free, community forum this weekend will address some critical issues ex-offenders face when dealing with the criminal justice system.

"We hope this forum will be able to answer some of the lingering questions families within our community often have when a love one goes through the criminal justice system," said Evangelist Leonardo Gilbert, minister at Sheldon Heights Church of Christ, which is hosting the forum.

Gilbert hopes the forum helps many ex-offenders and family members who live in the church's 60628 ZIP code, which includes the Roseland, Pullman and West Pullman communities. The forum is from noon-4 p.m. July 19 at Sheldon Heights church, 11325 S. Halsted St. …