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.
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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.
Father Michael Pfleger
Faith leaders call on elected officials to reconnect with communities
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Father Michael Pfleger called on elected officials to stop the finger pointing and reconnect with local residents to successfully fight Chicago’s gun violence.
Community
Memorial Day weekend passes with no killings in Austin
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Sgt. Jermaine Harris of the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District shared the good news Tuesday at the monthly meeting of West Side faith-based leaders. “No lives were lost to gun violence in Austin,” he said. Harris thanked ministers and others for being out in the community over the three-day weekend, noting, “It does make a difference, us being present.”
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Some families complain about state’s crime victim compensation fund
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After her teenage son was shot to death in Austin, Sharita Galloway embarked on a complicated claim submission process that took two years to resolve. She and others hope other families have an easier, less traumatic time getting help from the attorney general’s office, which operates the fund.
Community
Turn in a gun event Saturday
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No questions will be asked at the Aug. 8 event at Hope Community Church, 5900 W. Iowa. People who turn in a gan will receive $100, while those who bring a BB gun, air gun and replicas will be given $10 per weapon.