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Chicago civil rights leaders support lawsuit against NFL

By AustinTalks | February 13, 2022

The Leaders Network of Chicago is calling on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to create an inclusive task force to address discrimination, days after former Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its 32 teams, alleging racist hiring practices.

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Questions about police deployment remain as shootings on the rise

By T.J. Kremer III | June 11, 2015

A nearly 4-year-old lawsuit filed by the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois continues to make its way through the courts.

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Relatives of 8-year-old girl found dead in Austin sue the state

By AustinTalks | July 15, 2014

The mother and maternal grandfather of Gizzell Ford filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, charging the agency failed to report signs of trouble that led to her death.

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Neighborhood group fighting for police data wins latest round in court

By Reema Amin | May 6, 2014

The lawsuit was filed three years ago by the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois.

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West Side group gets its lawsuit seeking police data reinstated

By Katie Kather | November 17, 2013

An appellate court has reversed an earlier ruling that threw out the lawsuit filed by the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois.

Community

Police staffing falls on West Side, citywide

By AustinTalks | January 1, 2013

In a recent Chicago Sun-Times data analysis, reporters found that more beat cops have retired than the city has replaced.

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Fate of police deployment, 911 responsiveness lawsuit uncertain

By Ellyn Fortino | August 7, 2012

A Cook County judge hear arguments last month in the lawsuit filed by the Illinois ACLU and Central Austin Neighborhood Association seeking the city to change the way it deploys police officers.

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Police response slow in Austin compared to Near North neighborhoods

By Serethea Reid | February 14, 2012

Data showing inequities in the number of police dispatched prompted a lawsuit against the city, but residents have not seen improvements.

Community

Austin group joins ACLU in lawsuit against city

By AustinTalks | October 28, 2011

The suit contends the Chicago Police Department doesn’t properly staff minority neighborhoods.

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Mario’s Butcher Shop settlement could impact Austin residents

By Angelica Jimenez | October 25, 2010

Customers of the store at 5817 W. Madison St. have until Oct. 29, 2010, to file a claim as part of a class-action lawsuit.

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  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

  • CPS launches waffles at breakfast for Austin HS students

    On a recent sunny Thursday morning, students lined up in the cafeteria to grab free waffles at Michele Clark Magnet High School before the school day started. The waffles are a new pilot program created by Chicago Public Schools to get more students to participate in school breakfast.

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