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Police accountability office urges West Siders to know their rights

By Suzanne McBride | February 9, 2018

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) held a community meeting earlier this week at Hope Community Church; the new city office will be back in Austin Feb. 13 to educate more residents about the work its doing to investigate police misconduct in Chicago.

Independent Police Review Authority

Local residents say they’re tired of fearing law enforcement

By Terry Dean | August 21, 2016

West Sides also complained of disrespect at last week’s public hearing. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago City Council are trying to decide how to replace the Independent Police Review Authority.

change

Residents urged to discuss policing on the West Side

By AustinTalks | April 21, 2016

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.

News

Database of complaints against police made public

By AustinTalks | November 12, 2015

After years of litigation, the Invisible Institute has been allowed to make the information available to everyday Chicagoans.

Opinion

Community groups urge CPS to halt all school actions

By Valerie Leonard | May 28, 2014

Chicago Citizens United to Preserve Public Education also wants the district to nullify the turnaround efforts at Ronald E. McNair Elementary and two other schools.

News

Fate of police deployment, 911 responsiveness lawsuit uncertain

By Ellyn Fortino | August 7, 2012

A Cook County judge hear arguments last month in the lawsuit filed by the Illinois ACLU and Central Austin Neighborhood Association seeking the city to change the way it deploys police officers.

News

Austin LSCs elect new members, some schools citywide still looking to fill vacant seats

By Ellyn Fortino | April 24, 2012

Just as last week’s LSC results are released, CPS announced supplemental elections will be held May 18 at schools where not enough candidates ran to fill the council.

Community

Complaint process reinstated for citizens upset with banks

By AustinTalks | May 9, 2011

Learn more about action taken by the state treasurer, which was first reported by Raynard Villa Hall in his Bronzecomm e-newsletter.

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