Anita Alvarez
Chief Johnson vows to improve Chicago Police Department, some skeptical in Austin
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AustinTalks has exclusive coverage of Wednesday’s town hall at Hope Community Church.
Chicago Police Department
Don’t miss town hall meeting with Chicago’s new police chief
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Superintendent Eddie Johnson will attend the event at Hope Community Church, 5900 W. Iowa St., from 6 to 8 p.m. May 4th.
change
Residents urged to discuss policing on the West Side
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The Westside Writing Project and City Bureau are hosting workshops every Saturday for the next month starting April 23rd at Sankofa Cultural Center, 5820 W. Chicago.
Community
Austin teens invited to redesign urban farm’s logo
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The PCC Community Wellness Center will be awarding more than $1,000 in scholarships to the top three winners. Entries are due April 25th.
15th District CAPS
Discussion continues among West Side youth, local law enforcement
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The community continues to work on how to build trust and improve relations between Austin residents and the Chicago Police Department.
37th Ward
Two elected officials square off in 29th Ward committeemen race
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s name appears on Tuesday’s primary ballot, while state Rep. La Shawn Ford is running as a write-in candidate.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Youth, Chicago police discuss bridging the gap
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Teens talked at Saturday’s meeting about their fear of officers, while 15th District Commander Dwayne Betts vowed to break down the walls between the department and local residents.
basketball
West Side youth invited to share their views, then shoot hoops
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A round table discussion with community leaders and the police will be followed by a basketball game Feb. 27 at the former YMCA, 501 N. Central Ave.
Community
Notable Chicagoans to be celebrated in Austin
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin will honor three local leaders and the Illinois Civil Liberties Union Feb. 27 at the Columbus Park Refectory.
News
Local black leaders honored Sunday for their love, support of community
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Sixteen were recognized by U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and the Sankofa Safe Child Initiative in a festive event held at Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church.