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“I’m still stuck on that day”
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An Austin mom endures the pain of her only child’s murder, doing what she can to bring his killer to justice.
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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.
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Austin residents keep hope alive despite violence
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Homicides continue to plague the community, leaving many to wonder what’s being done to make the West Side safer.
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Emergency meeting held after possible coyote attack
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Representatives from several government agencies told West Side residents they shouldn’t feed wild animals.
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West Side group gets its lawsuit seeking police data reinstated
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An appellate court has reversed an earlier ruling that threw out the lawsuit filed by the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois.
Community
A longtime police officer to be remembered
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Sgt. Robert McGaha died this week after a long illness. A service will be held 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11.
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Chicago pastors want community to help review police misconduct allegations
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Members of the LEADER’s Network call for at least one lay person to serve on the Independent Police Review Authority.
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Community hosts “Back 2 School Throwdown”
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Dozens attended the free event held last weekend at Columbus Park.
Community
Enjoy a cook-out tonight with neighbors, police
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The 25th District CAPS office invites West Side residents to a free smoke-out at Leclaire Avenue and Concord Place.
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Witnesses fear sharing what they know
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That’s one reason many homicide cases in Chicago remain unsolved, but some also blame mistrust residents have of police.