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‘We need your help,’ new police commander tells faith community

By Suzanne McBride | October 5, 2021

Religious leaders will be going door to door Thursday in the 1200 block of North Mason Avenue, where there was a deadly shootout last week in the middle of the day. The goal is to show love and give support to the community.

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Youth group working to stop violence on West Side

By Terry Dean | June 28, 2015

Jehovah Jireh #1 outreach ministry is holding weekly rallies every Wednesday in Austin this summer.

News

Charter school proposed across from Prosser

By Katie Kather | October 19, 2013

Local School Council members and others question Ald. Emma Mitts’ support.

News

Student safety No. 1 concern if Emmet Elementary closes, community members say

By Ellyn Fortino | February 21, 2013

Residents said they are fearful the 458 students who attend Emmet and Austin’s other students won’t be safe if their schools close and they are forced to travel to another school next year across gang boundaries.

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Poverty Action Campaign penning Austin’s manifesto

By Ellyn Fortino | January 24, 2012

Members, who will meet tonight, encourage residents to get involved and support initiatives to improve the community.

Opinion

Let’s take back our streets

By James Deanes | November 18, 2011

James Deanes asks why young people are allowed to loiter and urges residents to take a stand against it.

Opinion

The generation of Brenda’s babies

By John W. Fountain III | November 4, 2011

Columnist John Fountain writes about teenage pregnancy, personal accountability and the need for better parenting.

News

Austin Head Start kids march against violence

By Sarah Ostman | April 16, 2011

Wearing T-shirts that said “Don’t shoot” and “I want to grow up, live, love, laugh,” dozens of young children took to the streets Thursday.

News

Musician digs West Side’s hidden blues treasure

By Bonni McKeown | March 28, 2011

Larry Taylor will talk about his new book and his band will perform April 4th at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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State attorney’s office, block clubs take aim at troubled buildings

By Sarah Ostman | January 19, 2011

The center, located near the corner of Austin Boulevard and Chicago Avenue, wants to work with West Side residents to help make Austin safer.

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