15th District CAPS
Discussion continues among West Side youth, local law enforcement
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The community continues to work on how to build trust and improve relations between Austin residents and the Chicago Police Department.
37th Ward
Two elected officials square off in 29th Ward committeemen race
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s name appears on Tuesday’s primary ballot, while state Rep. La Shawn Ford is running as a write-in candidate.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
The community ponders Chicago’s lack of investment in Austin
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West Side residents, leaders who met last week at the 15th District police headquarters said city officials have to get serious about economic development or residents will continue to flock to Oak Park to eat, shop.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Youth, Chicago police discuss bridging the gap
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Teens talked at Saturday’s meeting about their fear of officers, while 15th District Commander Dwayne Betts vowed to break down the walls between the department and local residents.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Getting the most out of West Side TIFs
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Activists, some elected officials continue to push for the taxpayer funds to be used to improve Austin.
News
West Side leaders want feds to investigate shooting death
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The community is invited to participate in a march around City Hall Dec. 4 to protest the way Laquan McDonald’s killing has been handled.
News
Emmet, Leland schools eyed for business training centers
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Developers have expressed interest in acquiring two of Austin’s four shuttered buildings, says Ald. Chris Taliaferro.
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Residents want more state money for youth, other nonprofits
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West Siders ask elected officials for help at U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ recent town hall meeting.
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City council ordinance targets under-aged drinking on party buses
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29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro has joined forces with other officials wanting to regulate the commercial vehicles after recent shootings.