Community
Faith leaders demand justice for teen killed on West Side
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A candlelight prayer vigil for teenager Ashuntice Wilburn, who was killed last weekend, will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at Galewood Park, 5729 W. Bloomingdale Ave.
News
Some families complain about state’s crime victim compensation fund
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After her teenage son was shot to death in Austin, Sharita Galloway embarked on a complicated claim submission process that took two years to resolve. She and others hope other families have an easier, less traumatic time getting help from the attorney general’s office, which operates the fund.
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.
anti-violence
Advocates say killing of children must stop
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The Austin Peoples Action Center hosted a rally Friday that featured George Floyd’s brother Po Floyd and former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who called for Blacks to come together and stop the violence. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $5 million in anti-violence funding at the event.
Chicago
State lawmaker calls for end to violence
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford and the leader of the UIC Great Cities Institute will stand alongside victims of violence this morning to offer solutions.
Community
Show your support for murder victim’s family
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Residents are asked to join family and friends on July 25 as they continue to search for answers in the 2016 death of 15-year-old Demetrius Griffin Jr.
homicide
Family, friends, neighbors mourn West Side teen killed over Labor Day weekend
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About 150 mourners gathered at Greater St. John Bible Church earlier this week to bid farewell to 15-year-old Antwon Green, who was fatally shot Sept. 4 in North Lawndale.
Austin
Suburban businessman adds $5,000 to reward fund seeking arrest of 15-year-old’s killer
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Family and faith leaders continue to push for community’s help in solving the murder of Steinmetz High School freshman Demetrius Griffin Jr.
Austin
Two more die in Austin in separate shootings over the weekend
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Nearly 40 people have been killed in Austin so far this year as shooting deaths across the city continue to climb compared to last year.
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.