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Community comes together to destigmatize opioid epidemic

By Blair Paddock | October 9, 2018

Residents can help fight the epidemic by carrying naloxone, the opioid blocker that can stop an overdose. African Americans are dying at a higher rate than whites, experts said at the meeting, held late last month in Austin.

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Community leaders to meet to discuss pressing drug problem

By AustinTalks | October 25, 2016

The Heroin Task Force will hold a town hall meeting Oct. 26 at Loretto Hospital.

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Heroin treatment advocates speak of personal connections to deadly drug

By Terry Dean | September 15, 2016

Several residents share the stories of friends and loved ones who’ve struggled with drug addiction.

News

Report: West Side “epicenter” of heroin crisis in Illinois

By Terry Dean | September 7, 2016

State Rep. La Shawn Ford and others are pushing for more funding for treatment rather than incarcerating addicts caught with low amounts of the drug.

News

Owners fight city’s plan to demolish South Austin buildings

By AustinTalks | September 25, 2012

Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell recently visited properties targeted for leveling because of gang and drug-related activity near eight row houses.

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National Night Out at Levine Park

By Ellyn Fortino | August 15, 2012

The Aug. 7 event brought hundreds of West Siders out to discuss ways to prevent crime and drugs in the community with activities for all to enjoy.

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West Siders march against violence and drugs

By Ashlee Rezin | August 8, 2012

The 24th annual event at the Healing Temple Church of God in Christ added an anti-violence message to its yearly “say no to drugs” parade.

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Drug hot spot shut down at Laramie and Adams avenues, but community presence still needed

By Ellyn Fortino | April 26, 2012

The 5200 block of West Adams Avenue will hold its first meeting Saturday, and more events and meetings will follow to address crime in the neighborhood.

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Juvenile justice system is failing West Side kids, advocates say

By Sarah Ostman | June 28, 2011

There are alternatives to simply sending troubled teens to jail, says the Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative.

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