Austin
Community remembers teenager Elijah Sims
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A couple dozen people gathered Sunday to remember teenager Elijah Sims, who was killed four years ago, and to call for better witness protection. His case remains unsolved.
Austin
Austin pastor calls on Trump to visit Chicago
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Rev. Ira Acree wants the president to come to the West Side and provide the resources and support needed to make all neighborhoods safe and prosperous.
BUILD
“Endangered population” tour comes to Austin tonight
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Share your thoughts on what needs to be done to strengthen the West Side and other communities of color.
Alan Taylor
Building bridges between Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park
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The senior minister of Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation urges residents living on both sides of Austin Boulevard to come together.
News
A day to give thanks
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Greater St. John Bible Church’s Thanksgiving dinner tradition preserves soul food heritage each year.
News
West Side leaders call for calm with release of police shooting video
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Elected officials, clergy urge residents to peacefully protest and avoid violence after they see the footage of Laquan McDonald’s death.
Community
Austin church honors two local business owners Sunday
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Malcolm Crawford and Charmaine Rickette will be recognized as Greater St. John Bible celebrates its pastor’s 50th birthday.
News
Residents march for peace in Austin
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Pastors led Wednesday night’s vigil, decrying the lack of investment on the West Side and urging the community to shun violence.
News
Ministers put focus on West Side
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Several pastors met late last week to discuss how to press City Hall to do more for Austin.
Community
West Side churches kick off program to prevent violence
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Ten pastors create support plan to keep youth away from the bloodshed.