News
Proposal aims to end jail time for some marijuana offenses
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Issuing tickets would allow police to focus more time on violent offenders and generate up to $7 million in revenue for the city.
Community
Austin group joins ACLU in lawsuit against city
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The suit contends the Chicago Police Department doesn’t properly staff minority neighborhoods.
Community
Not enough police in high-crime areas
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The Chicago News Cooperative reports some South and West Side neighborhoods have twice as many violent crimes per officer than North Side communities.
News
Residents learn more about string of attacks
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Some West Siders complain about how long it took police to alert the community.
News
Sunday fundraiser will help retired policeman
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Former Sgt. Robert McGaha needs an elevator lift so he can get in and out of his home.
Opinion
Residents and police need to work together
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One local woman observes stark differences between citizen and aldermanic involvement of two Chicago neighborhoods – Austin and Hyde Park/Kenwood/Oakland.
News
Juvenile justice system is failing West Side kids, advocates say
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There are alternatives to simply sending troubled teens to jail, says the Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative.
News
More police to be deployed in Austin
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It’s not clear how many new officers will be assigned to the West Side starting Sunday.
Community
Officers celebrated at local event
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More than 60 officers participated in the 1st annual day of appreciation for Chicago Police Department’s 15th District.
Opinion
Barbershop hosts forum for 29th Ward
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Three of the eight candidates on the Feb. 22nd ballot offered their views Monday night on some of the major issues facing Austin.