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Few Austin residents have participated in early voting

By Analisa Trofimuk | March 2, 2018

Less than 100 residents of the 29th and 37th Wards have cast their ballots in the March 20 primary. Early voting can be done at a Downtown site through March 4, then at a few Austin locations starting March 5.

jobs

Solutions to ending violence debated, discussed

By Abby Lee Hood | March 26, 2017

Panelists at DuSable Museum included Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and Amara Enyia, head of the Austin Chamber of Commerce.

Community

Community discussion this weekend

By AustinTalks | January 18, 2017

Enjoy a free hot breakfast while discussing priorities for Cook County in 2017 with Commissioner Richard Boykin.

Austin

Dozens of homicides recorded in Austin in 2016, one of the city’s deadliest

By AustinTalks | January 10, 2017

Eighty-eight people were slain in Chicago’s most-populated neighborhood.

Community

Free breakfast for first 200 people today

By AustinTalks | December 23, 2016

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin sponsors “Hope Friday” 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 23 at MacArthur’s restaurant, 5412 W. Madison St.

Danny Davis

Dozens of black politicians demand more investment in “endangered” neighborhoods

By AustinTalks | November 29, 2016

Monday’s push for more local, state and federal funding comes just a few days after Austin Congressman Danny K. Davis’ teenage grandson was buried. He is one of the 700-some people killed in Chicago so far this year.

BUILD

“Endangered population” tour comes to Austin tonight

By AustinTalks | September 20, 2016

Share your thoughts on what needs to be done to strengthen the West Side and other communities of color.

Community

Monthly faith-based community meeting this Friday

By AustinTalks | August 24, 2016

The event, organized by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 26th at the Austin library. The West Side Ministers Coalition is hosting.

Chicago gun violence

Gun violence summit this weekend will highlight “endangered” neighborhoods

By Terry Dean | July 6, 2016

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin has organized Saturday’s event at By the Hand. The public is also invited Thursday, July 7th to a community meeting sponsored by the Greater Austin Independent Political Organization.

Community

Commissioner Boykin, other elected officials ask residents to gather for important summit

By AustinTalks | June 29, 2016

Cook County board member fears out-of-control gun violence could lead to more harm in Austin, other Chicago neighborhoods if action isn’t taken.

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