Community
Pastors discuss and develop strategies to reduce city violence
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Tuesday’s emergency meeting allowed the faith leaders to talk about issues contributing to the problems and consider changes and resources that could help curb the violence.
Community
City looking for ways to reduce crime
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The increase in homicides has Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Police Department looking for ways to keep residents safe.
Opinion
Final school bells mark official killing season opener
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With the summer’s heat on the rise, columnist John W. Fountain III writes about the expected increase in violent acts across the city, and urges residents and leaders to reassess measures being taken to address the problem.
Community
Rep. Ford leads firearm awareness task force, seeks facts about “conceal and carry”
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The group, which met Monday and has future meetings planned, looks at both sides of the right to bear arms debate and how concealed weapons permits would affect those living in Illinois.
News
Hunt still on for killer of Austin police officer
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Clifton Lewis’ funeral will be held today. If you have information about his killers, please call 1-888-YPO-SHOT.
News
Citizens, special interest groups debate guns
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Some push for Illinois to adopt a law allowing residents to conceal weapons in public, while others urge no change at a town hall organized by Rep. La Shawn Ford.
News
Homicides are up in Austin
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Deaths for the first half of the year are down citywide, according to RedEye. The Chicago Reader analyzes gun registrations.
News
March against violence challenges community to fight back
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Dozens of people, including several female political officials, participated in a one-mile march in Austin over the weekend.