CPD
Shootings and murder in Austin dropped in 2022, police report
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The 15th District reported 119 shootings last year, a 33% reduction over 2021. Austin reported one of the biggest drops in crime out of the city’s 22 police districts.
aldermanic election
Officials working to finalize ballot for Feb. 28 municipal election
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The ballot will be finalized by Jan. 13, once all challenges have been decided by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
Bethel New Life
Bethel New Life raising money for multi-million dollar community hub
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The West Side nonprofit hopes to raise $5.4 million to construct a horticenter that will include a cafe, commercial kitchen, classrooms and a sunroom.
City Council
Police district council candidates meet at public forum
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Several of the candidates running in the 15th and 25th Police Districts shared at a forum held last weekend why they’re running for the newly created seats. Voters will be able to select three people to serve on the police District Council in their area.
News
West Side candidates for City Council, new police districts start filing petitions
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Candidates wanting to represent residents of the 29th and 37th wards in the Chicago City Council began filing their petitions Monday, and so did residents seeking a seat on the new Police District Council. Candidates have until Nov. 28 to file petitions with the Chicago Board of Elections.
15th District Police
Crime rates drop as Austin anti-violence program teams up with CPD
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Officials hope crime will continue to drop with the help of groups like the Austin-based Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
Brandon Johnson
Austin resident Brandon Johnson running for Chicago mayor
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Johnson is backed by the Chicago Teachers Union and United Working Families. He is the ninth candidate to join the race to challenge incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the Feb. 28th primary.
art
Art exhibit ends this weekend at Austin Town Hall
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The weeks-long exhibit “Finding Ceremony” has been held inside and outside Austin Town Hall the last several weeks. It ends Oct. 22 with a closing event from 2 to 5 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to see the artwork of Austin natives and other artists.
Austin Branch Library
Open House Chicago features five Austin buildings this weekend
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Stop by the Kehrein Center for the Arts, Austin Community Family Center, Fraternite Notre Dame, Austin branch library and Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School. The free event will be held Oct. 15-16.
Austin Coming Together
Free food and film festival
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The free event, organized by the Austin Eats collaborative, will feature food, films and a panel discussion. It will be held Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at By the Hand Club for Kids, 415 N. Laramie.