15th district
Many summer activities available for Austin youth
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The 15th Police District and its community partners will be offering a number of programs to young people, including a camping trip over Memorial Day weekend.
Community
Stop by the free sealing, expungement workshop
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The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13 at the Westside Justice Center, 601 S. California Ave. Free fingerprinting services to obtain rap sheets will be available to the first 50 people.
Community
West Side faith leaders demand funding of state’s witness protection program
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The group, led by the Leaders Network, backs Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposal to allocate $20 million for the witness protection program, which has gone unfunded for years.
Chicago Police Department
West Side community safety town hall to be held Thursday night
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One of the six virtual meetings will be held specifically for West Side residents. That meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Participants are encouraged to register in advance.
Austin
Faith leaders, 15th Police District working together to address violence
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Participants are being sought for violence-prevention workshops that will begin soon. Organizers hope representatives from 30 to 35 groups will participate.
assistance
Crime victims seek financial assistance from state, local officials
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Angela Gregg joined other victim advocates and state Rep. La Shawn Ford Thursday at a virtual press conference to push state and local officials to do more to help grieving families. Gregg’s 4-year-old son was hit by gunfire last year while he sat in a barber shot and got his hair braided. He was one of dozens of children killed last year in Chicago.
News
29th Ward could pilot anti-crime cameras
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A six- to 12-month program is being considered by Ald. Chris Taliaferro. The high-definition cameras could be installed at any place in the ward, and residents would be able to monitor them.
Crime
‘Stop the crime’ listening session to be held Saturday in Austin
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford will host Saturday’s session from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kehrein Center for the Arts. As chairman of the Illinois House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force, Ford is seeking input as he and other lawmakers develop legislative solutions.
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Police, faith leaders discuss reducing crime
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At their monthly meeting, West Side faith leaders discussed the collaborative efforts community groups are taking with the 15th District Police to reduce violence in Austin.
Community
Stand up for peace on Wednesdays in Austin
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Join Austin residents, businesses, neighborhood groups and the faith-based community tonight at 6 p.m. – and every Wednesday throughout the summer – to unite against violence. Meet at any one of six Austin corners as part of the 100 Blocks/100 Churches initiative.