Community
Austin residents invited to ‘light in the night’ event this week
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On Sept. 13, 14 and 15, stop by 200 N. Lake St. There will be free food, music, games and more. Similar events will be held throughout the month in Austin.
Community
Celebrate MLK’s legacy in Austin on Monday
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West Siders of all ages are invited to a community event Jan. 16 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn more about his principles of nonviolence. RSVP now for the free event.
15th District Police
Crime rates drop as Austin anti-violence program teams up with CPD
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Officials hope crime will continue to drop with the help of groups like the Austin-based Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
News
‘Telling stories that need to be told’ part of monthly reading series in Austin
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A group of West Side writers wants to create more spaces for the community to explore literary arts. Join the Front Porch Alliance Arts Center the third Sunday of each month to learn more.
Elijah Sims
Police say teen’s murder is solved, but family believes others were involved
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Four years after her son’s murder, Sharita Galloway is still fighting for Chicago Police to solve his case. She said the person CPD identified as her son’s killer didn’t commit the crime, but detectives won’t listen to her. Victim advocates say it’s a problem for more than just Elijah Sims’ mother that police don’t communicate with family members, and that gives the impression they aren’t interested in solving cases.
Community
Take part Monday in the MLK day of service
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The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago invites West Side residents to take part in a day of service on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a discussion about the history of nonviolent action as well as the current work being done to build peace, then participants will make toiletry kits. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 W. Jackson Blvd.
News
Decrease in Austin homicides credited to community involvement
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There have been fewer homicides so far this year, a drop Ald. Chris Taliaferro attributes to “hard” police work and community involvement. Some also credit the drop in killings to the community-building work groups like BUILD and the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
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.