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Attorney General Lisa Madigan

Town hall on Chicago police’s consent decree set for Tuesday

By AustinTalks | September 3, 2018

State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan are holding the meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.

Chicago Police Department

Speak your mind, share your story

By AustinTalks | October 18, 2016

The U.S. Department of Justice will hold another public form Oct. 24th as part of its ongoing investigation of the Chicago Police Department.

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal investigation of the Chicago Police Department seeks citizen input

By AustinTalks | October 4, 2016

A representative from the U.S. Justice Department wants to meet with local residents Oct. 5 in the offices of the Westside NAACP, 5820 W. Chicago Ave., to gather information about their experiences with policing.

accountability

Federal justice hearings on Chicago police start June 20

By AustinTalks | June 20, 2016

Starting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Malcolm X City College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., the U.S. Justice Department will hold public forums through mid-July as part of its investigation of the department.

15th District Police

Laquan McDonald case hangs over Austin tree-lighting event

By Terry Dean | December 13, 2015

Participants at the annual celebration focused on coming together and healing the community as the protests continue.

News

Finding a job after prison challenging for many

By Wendy Wohlfeill | July 28, 2011

And it’s an even bigger challenge when times are tough. Westside Health Authority works with former prisoners, as does Bethel New Life.

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