good neighbors campaign
Free pop-up barbeques will continue throughout the summer
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The good neighbor campaign will host the free events every two weeks in partnership with the Westside Health Authority and the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
2018 Election
Students quiz 7th district Democratic candidates on gun violence
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Odessey Stewart, 16, and Devon Temple, 19, addressed incumbent Congressman Danny Davis and challenger Anthony Clark at a forum Saturday, just three days before the March 20 primary.
gun violence
Community will discuss violence
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, the Peace Makers Coalition and North Austin Council invite West Siders from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at 5730 W. Division St. Special guests expected to participate in the event include Ald. Chris Taliafero, Congressman Danny K. Davis and state Rep. Camille Lilly.
Austin
Austin families of gun violence victims march through neighborhood for peace, justice
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West Side community leaders, elected officials and relatives who’ve lost loved ones rallied at the Green Line Central station Saturday before marching to Laramie and Jackson, where two men were killed earlier this month on the steps of Friendship Baptist Church.
Community
Public urged to attend community justice symposium Saturday
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State Rep. Camille Lilly and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx are hosting the Aug. 5 event from 10 a.m. to noon at the Austin Public Library, 5615 West Race. They will lead a discussion on gun violence and policing.
guns
Nearly 100 weapons collected at Austin gun turn-in event
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Saturday’s event at Hope Community Church netted 65 firearms. So far this year, 458 weapons have been collected in this way by the Chicago Police Department.
Community
Passions rise as local leaders tackle issues facing black men
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Solutions to unemployment, gun violence, poverty spark intense debate at town hall convened by Congressman Danny Davis.
gun violence
Town hall on violence draws hundreds, sparks solutions
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Audience members, who included several elected officials, lamented the police shootings last week in Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas.
News
As gun violence continues to surge in Austin, residents look for answers
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Nearly 30 people have been killed in Austin so far this year and dozens of others have been shot.
News
Participatory budgeting in 29th Ward put on hold
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New Ald. Chris Taliaferro says that kind of citizen input will have to wait for next year’s budget.