drugs
Emergency meeting held to raise awareness about opioid epidemic
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and Congressman Danny Davis brought together representatives from a number of groups fighting the opioid epidemic on the West Side.
addiction
Elected officials, health experts put spotlight on opioid crisis
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On the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti and state Rep. La Shawn Ford discussed the ongoing epidemic, which has hit Austin and other parts of Chicago’s West Side especially hard.
News
Surviving the street life
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A former gang member hopes to help others by sharing his past troubles.
News
New documentary shows how War on Drugs has affected one Austin block
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The community is invited to the July 25 premiere at Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 W. Chicago.
News
Trash has got to go, say residents, church members
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Residents like Terry and Lee Redmond as well as the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and New Life Community Church work on beautifying the West Side.
Opinion
Not making a choice is still choosing
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Columnist John Fountain III. reflects on some of his own decisions and the situations he’s witnessed counseling adolescents and adults.
News
Austin residents encourage unity to revive community
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Local leaders and advocates talk about solutions to the problems behind the violence plaguing the West Side. Some say building hope – like youth centers and community gardens – is a step toward finding peace.
News
Police response slow in Austin compared to Near North neighborhoods
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Data showing inequities in the number of police dispatched prompted a lawsuit against the city, but residents have not seen improvements.
Opinion
Let’s take back our streets
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James Deanes asks why young people are allowed to loiter and urges residents to take a stand against it.
News
Proposal aims to end jail time for some marijuana offenses
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Issuing tickets would allow police to focus more time on violent offenders and generate up to $7 million in revenue for the city.