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There’s plenty for Austin youth to do: Check out these activities

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | November 1, 2022

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

By Mateusz Janik | November 12, 2019

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

By Terry Dean | April 25, 2017

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

By AustinTalks | August 29, 2016

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

By Genola Duncan | August 9, 2015

Austin resident Genola Duncan wants to know why a longtime CAPs facilitator was forced to step aside.

News

One for the dogs

By T.J. Kremer III | July 17, 2015

Event provides vaccinations and other services for Austin pets.

News

Church without heat seeks donations

By T.J. Kremer III | February 21, 2015

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

By T.J. Kremer III | October 30, 2014

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

By Tiffany D. Wilson | December 12, 2013

Some fear the long strained relationship between officers and West Side residents is beyond repair.

News

Smoke out brings community and police together

By Tatiana Walk-Morris | July 3, 2013

The 25th District plans similar events this summer to help build relationships and reduce crime.

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