BUILD
Community members protest against gun violence
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Children, students and adults marched in Austin to protest gun violence on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which was June 3.
News
Mural tour showcases power of community, partnerships
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Peace circles inspired the creation of 10 murals installed throughout the West Side. The artwork displays the vision West Siders have for their community.
drugs
New drug worsening Chicago’s opioid overdose crisis
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Narcan – a medicine that can reverse an overdose – doesn’t work with xylazine, making deadly overdoses more likely, local health officials say. The Cook County medical examiner’s office found 236 xylazie-related deaths over the course of five years, with the numbers increasing each year.
News
Peace-building events to be held this weekend
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This weekend, Austin residents can join a community day and restorative justice festival at Bethel New Life and La Follete Park.
7th District
7th District congressional candidates to discuss issues Tuesday night
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A forum featuring Democrats Kina Collins, Danny Davis and Denarvis Mendenhall will be held at 6 p.m. May 24 at Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon Ave.
Austin Coming Together
Austin youth doing restorative justice
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Austin Coming Together has received a grant from the Tides Foundation. It is funding a restorative justice program that teaches young people to become peace circle keepers.
Chicago
Early voting for 2022 primary begins next week
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Early voting for the June 28th primary was supposed to begin May 19th, but the date was pushed back to accommodate recent changes to the ballot, including the removal of the city ward map referendum question.
Austin West Side
West Side credit union one step closer to opening
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Austin residents may soon – possibly within in six months – be able to bank at a new West Side credit union that’s being pushed by the Leaders Network.
News
Austin resident found place to start her dream career
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Jemese Marks was one of about 1,400 students who graduated this month from City Colleges of Chicago. The Austin resident earned a degree in early childhood education from Malcolm X College. Hundreds of other West Siders attend the college.
15th district
Many summer activities available for Austin youth
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The 15th Police District and its community partners will be offering a number of programs to young people, including a camping trip over Memorial Day weekend.