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29th Ward

Multiple challengers file to run against Alds. Taliaferro and Mitts in February

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | November 29, 2022

Incumbents Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts could face up to three contenders on the Feb. 28th ballot, depending on whether objections are filed and how election officials rule. Several candidates also filed to run for the newly created 15th and 25th Police District Councils.

Chicago Police District

Seeking West Siders wanting to improve community-police relations

By AustinTalks | January 8, 2017

Commanders from the 11th, 15th and 25th districts will be meeting with all stakeholders 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 9 at 4540 W. Washington Blvd. All are welcome.

Community

29th Ward meeting tonight will focus on crime

By AustinTalks | January 4, 2017

Ald. Chris Taliaferro will host 15th Police District Commander Dwayne Betts Jan. 4th at Columbus Park Refectory.

100 blocks 100 churches

Community will gather tonight in unity as shootings continue

By Terry Dean | June 1, 2016

West side residents will meet at various corners in Austin at 6 p.m. tonight and every other Wednesday in June and July to take a stand against violence.

News

Safe, clean streets focus of new Austin group

By Terry Dean | October 12, 2015

All are welcome at the monthly meetings of the South Austin Neighborhood Association (SANA), which will honor longtime community activist Lillian Drummond later this month.

News

Police take longer to respond to 911 calls on West Side

By AustinTalks | March 31, 2014

A new report by the Chicago Sun-Times shows Districts 11, 15 and 25 lag behind many other areas of the city.

Community

Don’t become a victim of identity theft

By AustinTalks | March 20, 2014

The 25th Police District will sponsor a free workshop 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at 5555 W. Grand Ave.

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