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n his first state of the ward address, the alderman said cooperation between residents, community groups, police officers and elected officers is critical to addressing the problems facing the West Side.
Nearly 30 people have been killed in Austin so far this year and dozens of others have been shot.
West Side residents and elected officials gathered Saturday to discuss combating gun violence.
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin says Austin has been neglected by the city and plans a May 2nd community meeting to discuss the violence.