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Marchers circle City Hall over Laquan McDonald case

By Terry Dean | December 7, 2015

Protesters continue to demand more action, reform after release of video showing teen being shot to death by police.

News

West Side leaders call for calm with release of police shooting video

By Terry Dean | November 24, 2015

Elected officials, clergy urge residents to peacefully protest and avoid violence after they see the footage of Laquan McDonald’s death.

News

West Side aldermen join call to oust police chief

By AustinTalks | October 7, 2015

The Chicago City Council’s Black Caucus wants Mayor Rahm Emanuel to fire Superintendent Garry McCarthy.

Opinion

It’s time to stop listening and start hearing

By Genola Duncan | August 9, 2015

Austin resident Genola Duncan wants to know why a longtime CAPs facilitator was forced to step aside.

News

Police chief’s “listening tour” coming to Austin

By AustinTalks | June 21, 2015

The 15th District meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 15 at Mars Hill Baptist Church.

Opinion

Playing politics with crime

By C. Dwayne West | January 4, 2013

C. Dwayne West calls on Chicago’s mayor and police superintendent for more youth and community-leader investment to help prevent neighborhood crime.

News

Austin residents encourage unity to revive community

By Sarah J. Pawlowski | October 8, 2012

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.

Community

Missing teen’s birthday inspires a call to action

By AustinTalks | October 28, 2011

Yasmin Acree’s family and local ministers urge police to stay vigilant, both on her case and the recent robberies and assaults on the West Side.

News

Chicago’s top cop talks crime

By Sarah Ostman | July 21, 2011

Austin residents packed a meeting room earlier this week to hear Garry McCarthy’s take on fighting crime.

News

Chicago Police proposal would have shifted more officers to West Side

By AustinTalks | June 15, 2011

Former Superintendent Jody Weis told the Chicago Sun-Times that his plan showed the city had enough officers if properly deployed.

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