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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.
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.
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.
Austin resident Genola Duncan wants to know why a longtime CAPs facilitator was forced to step aside.
The nuns who operate Fraternite Notre Dame say they need $200,000 to replace the heating system.
Every day, the Chicago Police Department receives 20 to 40 reports of domestic violence from the West Side’s 11th and 15th Districts.
Some fear the long strained relationship between officers and West Side residents is beyond repair.
The 25th District plans similar events this summer to help build relationships and reduce crime.
The 25th District CAPS office invites West Side residents to a free smoke-out at Leclaire Avenue and Concord Place.
