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100 Blocks/100 Churches, other peace-building community initiatives taking place this summer in Austin

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | June 12, 2022

The 15th Police District and faith leaders will host several community events throughout the summer in an effort to reduce violence.

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Faith leaders, 15th Police District working together to address violence

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | March 4, 2022

Participants are being sought for violence-prevention workshops that will begin soon. Organizers hope representatives from 30 to 35 groups will participate.

Community

Community picnic Wednesday

By AustinTalks | July 18, 2017

The 15th Police District faith-based group invites West Siders to its annual picnic 6 to 7 p.m. July 19 at Emmet Elementary School, 5500 W. Madison St.

ABC Bank

Catholic Charities Chicago opening social service office at ABC Bank

By Terry Dean | April 19, 2017

The nonprofit is expanding its presence in Austin as the bank looks to downsize its operations at its aging Lake Street facility.

Community

Ministers, local residents invited to breakfast meeting

By AustinTalks | March 28, 2017

Rev. Leon Miller will host this month’s faith-based, community partnership meeting March 29,

Community

Monthly faith-based community meeting this Friday

By AustinTalks | August 24, 2016

The event, organized by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 26th at the Austin library. The West Side Ministers Coalition is hosting.

Opinion

Talking about the church folks

By Renna Thomas | October 23, 2013

Local resident Renna Thomas issues a challenge to West Side ministers and people of faith.

Community

Occupy Our Homes launches effort to help homeowners facing foreclosure

By AustinTalks | January 14, 2012

Participants wanting to canvass on Chicago’s West Side are welcome both Sunday and Monday.

Community

Join unity chain tonight along Madison Avenue

By AustinTalks | June 29, 2011

The 15th and 11th Police Districts host their 2nd annual 100 blocks/100 churches grand finale from 6 to 7. The unity chain comes at the end of a month of prayer and speaking out against violence on the West Side.

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