Opinion
Summer cycle of death continues
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Columnist John Fountain III writes about the deeper issues behind the violence plaguing the city.
Community
Greater St. John Bible Church awards 25 scholarships
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The recipients were honored July 13 at the annual Excellence in Education Concert and Awards Ceremony.
Community
Pastors discuss and develop strategies to reduce city violence
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Tuesday’s emergency meeting allowed the faith leaders to talk about issues contributing to the problems and consider changes and resources that could help curb the violence.
Community
Chicago police to hold citywide gun turn-in event
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Truth & Deliverance International Ministries and Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ are two of about 20 churches participating in Saturday’s event.
Community
Theodis R. Leonard, 78, retired principal, activist dies
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Funeral services by Leak and Sons are scheduled for Saturday, April 14, at Carey Tercentenary AME Church, 1448 South Homan Ave. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., following the wake from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
News
Austin’s new police commander, community plan to take back five crime hotspots
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Identified areas of high-crime will receive greater police attention and church groups, block club leaders, police and residents will picket the spots every Wednesday in June in an attempt to reduce violence.
News
West Siders attend event to strengthen the body, mind and spirit
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The Feb. 25 presentation explored how health is affected by racial identity, poverty and advertising.
Community
West Siders honored at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Awards Breakfast
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The Leaders Network of Chicago recognized individuals for service and commitment to their community.
News
Austin resident uses arts and crafts to spread hope
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With simple needlepoint crosses, Charlotta Pritchett aims to inspire youth by encouraging a spiritual foundation.
Opinion
What happened to our strong community?
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Austin native Susan Banks laments what she sees since returning to the West Side to open a preschool.