News
There’s plenty for Austin youth to do: Check out these activities
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At this month’s 15th Police District youth meeting, community groups shared safe spaces and mentoring opportunities for youth.
15th Police District
New series explores the effects of gun violence on the South, West sides
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One of the experts featured in “FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence” is Jermaine Harris, a community policing sergeant in the Chicago Department’s 15th District, who talks about using social justice as a means of supporting the Austin community. The series launches Nov. 12 on WTTW.
guns
Nearly 100 weapons collected at Austin gun turn-in event
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Saturday’s event at Hope Community Church netted 65 firearms. So far this year, 458 weapons have been collected in this way by the Chicago Police Department.
back-to-school
Get CPS students ready for the first day of classes at event today
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The back-to-school celebration runs from 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 29th at 5701 W. Madison. There will be giveaways, physicals and haircuts, food and more.
Opinion
It’s time to stop listening and start hearing
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Austin resident Genola Duncan wants to know why a longtime CAPs facilitator was forced to step aside.
News
Church without heat seeks donations
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The nuns who operate Fraternite Notre Dame say they need $200,000 to replace the heating system.
News
Church holds workshop to fight domestic violence
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Every day, the Chicago Police Department receives 20 to 40 reports of domestic violence from the West Side’s 11th and 15th Districts.
News
The police and community at odds
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Some fear the long strained relationship between officers and West Side residents is beyond repair.
News
Smoke out brings community and police together
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The 25th District plans similar events this summer to help build relationships and reduce crime.