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29th Ward could pilot anti-crime cameras
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A six- to 12-month program is being considered by Ald. Chris Taliaferro. The high-definition cameras could be installed at any place in the ward, and residents would be able to monitor them.
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West Side credit union campaign half way to meeting $300,000 fundraising goal
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The Leaders Network reported this week that $155,940 has been raised in less than a year. The group of faith-based leaders is still accepting donations.
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Columbus Park project in running for major improvements from city
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The Austin project is one of 21 proposals officials are considering as part of the $10 million Chicago Works Community Challenge. The Columbus Park project – proposed by Samantha Jordan – is vying with two others in the west region for up to $1.5 million in funding. A decision is expected by the end of this year.
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‘We need your help,’ new police commander tells faith community
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Religious leaders will be going door to door Thursday in the 1200 block of North Mason Avenue, where there was a deadly shootout last week in the middle of the day. The goal is to show love and give support to the community.
Business
Major improvements planned for Chicago Avenue
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City officials recently briefed West Side residents on the $21 million Austin corridor improvement project. The goal of the project, which covers Chicago Avenue from Austin Boulevard to Cicero Avenue, is to provide a safe, walkable and attractive street that will foster community and economic growth.
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15th District’s new top cop promises to be ‘in the community a lot’
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The 15th Police District has a new acting commander: Andre Parham. The 24-year department veteran replaces Patrina Wines, who’s been promoted to deputy chief of Area 4.
Community
Memorial Day weekend passes with no killings in Austin
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Sgt. Jermaine Harris of the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District shared the good news Tuesday at the monthly meeting of West Side faith-based leaders. “No lives were lost to gun violence in Austin,” he said. Harris thanked ministers and others for being out in the community over the three-day weekend, noting, “It does make a difference, us being present.”
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West Siders walking, running for clean water
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Registrations are still being accepted for Saturday’s Global 6K for Water walk/run organized by World Vision. The 3.7 mile event, being held virtually for a second year because of the pandemic, raises money to provide clean water around the world.
Business
West Side ministers push Gov. Pritzker to do more to open pot industry to people of color
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Pastors Ira Acree, Cy Fields and Marshall Hatch Sr. say Black and Brown communities are once again being harmed; this time, they’re losing out on lucrative state licenses to run cannabis dispensaries. “This is not good, this is not right,” said Acree, pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church.
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Business leaders get update on development of former Laramie State Bank building
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Austin United Alliance, the group the city of Chicago recently picked to develop the former bank building at the corner of Laramie and Chicago, briefed members of the Austin African American Business Networking Association about the nearly $40 million project.