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Cook County commissioner unveils plan to end gun violence

By T.J. Kremer III | June 7, 2015

Residents shared their experiences at the event organized by Richard Boykin. Another meeting will take place June 13.

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Emergency town hall meeting draws big crowd

By T.J. Kremer III | May 4, 2015

West Side residents and elected officials gathered Saturday to discuss combating gun violence.

Community

Property tax session set for Monday

By AustinTalks | August 9, 2014

Learn how to appeal your assessment and possibly lower your bill.

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Former congressional aide covets 1st District seat

By Reema Amin | March 14, 2014

Richard Boykin, former chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, touts his Capitol Hill experience in his quest to get elected to the Cook County Board.

Community

Local candidate forums start Saturday

By AustinTalks | January 31, 2014

Those running for the vacant 1st District seat on the Cook County Board will participate Feb. 1.

Community

Learn how to appeal your Cook County taxes

By AustinTalks | November 26, 2013

Cook County Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. will host a free forum 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave.

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Austin native running for Cook County Commissioner

By Katie Kather | August 20, 2013

Lawyer Blake Sercye is challenging fellow Democrat Earlean Collins, who’s represented the 1st District for 15 years.

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Homer Bizzle and Arthur Doss

Former Austin resident starts non-profit for local veterans

By Ellyn Fortino | January 30, 2013

Disabled veteran Homer Bizzle shares the positive work of America Cares Too and the challenges of finding funding for its mission.

Community

Police staffing falls on West Side, citywide

By AustinTalks | January 1, 2013

In a recent Chicago Sun-Times data analysis, reporters found that more beat cops have retired than the city has replaced.

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.

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