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Police vehicles are parked outside the CTA Forest Park station, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Forest Park, Ill. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune via AP) **FILE**

Chicago pastor, parents turn in group of juveniles linked to armed robbery

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Pastor Corey Brooks stands on top a roof to raise awareness of poverty and violence in his Chicago neighborhood. Courtesy of Project H.O.O.D and Pastor Corey Brooks.

Chicago pastor faced death threats, went into hiding after expressing conservative political views

By Billy Hallowell

Pastor Corey Brooks stands on top a roof to raise awareness of poverty and violence in his Chicago neighborhood. Courtesy of Project H.O.O.D and Pastor Corey Brooks.

WATCH: How one pastor is taking on violence, drugs and fatherlessness on the south side of Chicago

By Sarah Rivette

Chicago-based pastor Corey Brooks talks to Higher Ground's Billy Hallowell about his quest to quell violence and poverty in his inner-city neighborhood. Mr. Brooks spent nearly a year living on a roof to raise awareness of the violence plaguing the Windy City. He was also able to raise more than $30 million through his efforts in hopes of building an 89,000-square-foot community center.

Famed rooftop pastor Corey Brooks talks about his quest to end inner city poverty and violence