violence
Austin congressman says reducing poverty best way to reduce violence
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In a speech at the City Club, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis also thanked the audience for their support after the recent and unexpected death of his son.
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Austin residents participated in the third annual On the Table
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More than 40 West Siders gathered May 10th to discuss crime, jobs, litter and recreation as part of The Chicago Community Trust’s third annual event.
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Spotlight on Austin schools for how they’re welcoming new students
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Hundreds of West Side youth will be attending new elementaries because of the CPS closures. The principals of two receiving schools explain what they’re doing to help smooth the transition.
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Seven groups will share in more than $1 million in grants
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The state funding, part of Gov. Pat Quinn’s Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, will go for anti-violence efforts. Austin is one of more than 20 Chicagoland communities to receive the money.
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28th Ward awaits new alderman
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View the applications of the six candidates seeking to complete the term of retired Ald. Ed Smith.
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Austin receives $1 million-plus from state to fight violence
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Circle Family HealthCare Network is holding its first advisory committee meeting Nov. 29th to get input on how the money should be distributed.
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Douglass principal speaks out about her future
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Debra Crump says the Austin high school has faced many challenges but not received the support it needed from top brass at Chicago Public Schools.
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Douglass Academy LSC members want to talk with the district’s top leader
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Some local school council members attended Wednesday’s Chicago School Board of Education meeting to ask for a sit-down with Ron Huberman and to get more information about Principal Debra Crump.
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Longtime chronicler of Austin dies
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Services for Delores McCain will be held Wednesday morning at Greater St. John Bible Church.