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Cook County Commission Richard Boykin, Bishop Joseph Jones and Rev. Ira Acree will host a “state of the emergency” meeting 6 to 8 p.m. July 19 at Pleasant Ridge Church, 116 S. Central Ave.
Police officers, community groups and others worked on the Ed Bailey-Leola Spann community garden, which is sponsored by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s West Side Community Justice Center.
The recent shooting that left one dead and five injured is just the latest in a string of crimes at the busy intersection in the heart of Austin.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro will host 15th Police District Commander Dwayne Betts Jan. 4th at Columbus Park Refectory.
Local residents expressed frustration over the lack of resources and attention paid to the West Side. Elected officials must do more, they said.
15th District Commander Dwayne Betts has been meeting with local businesses and community groups to make Austin safer.
Nearly 40 people have been killed in Austin so far this year as shooting deaths across the city continue to climb compared to last year.
West side residents will meet at various corners in Austin at 6 p.m. tonight and every other Wednesday in June and July to take a stand against violence.
More than 40 West Siders gathered May 10th to discuss crime, jobs, litter and recreation as part of The Chicago Community Trust’s third annual event.
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.