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Austin residents meet to learn how to hold their aldermen accountable

By Kendall Polidori | August 19, 2019

The City Bureau’s Public Newsroom hosted a workshop last week at Austin Community Academy High School to educate and empower West Side residents to engage with their alderman and hold them accountable. The Austin Weekly News and Austin Coming Together also sponsored the workshop.

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Federal justice hearings on Chicago police start June 20

By AustinTalks | June 20, 2016

Starting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Malcolm X City College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., the U.S. Justice Department will hold public forums through mid-July as part of its investigation of the department.

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Mayor should act quickly on police accountability report

By Rev. Ira Acree | April 15, 2016

A longtime Austin pastor says Chicago’s Independent Police Review Authority should be disbanded immediately.

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Austin residents kept out a of top cop’s “listening tour” meeting

By T.J. Kremer III | July 22, 2015

Some question Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy’s commitment to openness and transparency after the July 15 gathering at Mars Hill Baptist Church.

Opinion

King James tells us glory is never the companion of the comfortable

By John W. Fountain III | July 3, 2012

Columnist John W. Fountain III writes about ignoring “haters” and those standing in the way of greatness.

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West Side faith leaders and parents join the call for longer school year

By AustinTalks | August 10, 2011

A press conference is planned for today to highlight need for children to spend more time in the classroom and less time on the streets.

Community

Complaint process reinstated for citizens upset with banks

By AustinTalks | May 9, 2011

Learn more about action taken by the state treasurer, which was first reported by Raynard Villa Hall in his Bronzecomm e-newsletter.

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