News
The police and community at odds
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Some fear the long strained relationship between officers and West Side residents is beyond repair.
Opinion
Congressman Davis backs state lawmakers’ vote on mandatory minimum bill
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The earliest the legislation could be considered by the Illinois General Assembly is in January.
News
West siders discuss issues with U.S. Rep. Danny Davis
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Topics raised by 7th Congressional District residents included an elected school board, violence and drug dealing.
Community
Austin participates in National Night Out
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The annual event is designed to bring residents and police together to prevent crime.
Community
Church to lead prayer and peace march tonight
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Everyone is invited every Wednesday night in August to march and pray for the safety of the community.
Community
Enjoy a cook-out tonight with neighbors, police
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The 25th District CAPS office invites West Side residents to a free smoke-out at Leclaire Avenue and Concord Place.
Opinion
Another liquor store on West Madison?
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Community advocate Serethea Reid is urging residents to submit formal rejections to the Local Liquor Commission opposing a second liquor store on the 5300 block of West Madison Street.
Opinion
Playing politics with crime
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C. Dwayne West calls on Chicago’s mayor and police superintendent for more youth and community-leader investment to help prevent neighborhood crime.
News
West Side state rep. race pits Democrat against Democrat
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While Lance Tyson is running as an independent under the 10th District Unity Party, he’s calling himself “the REAL Democrat” in the race against former state Rep. Derrick Smith.
Community
Meet and greet for 15th District police commander Wednesday
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford is encouraging residents to attend the 9:30 a.m. Aug. 22 event for Barbara West at his office, 5104 W. Chicago Ave.