Opinion
Some thoughts as Black History Month begins
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford encourages us to reflect on African Americans’ enduring struggles, triumphs and contributions.
Community
Enter song writing contest by March 31
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Artists and songwriters will have the chance to win a $10,000 prize. Runner-ups will receive a promo package that includes a recording session and photo shoot.
Community
Teen dating violence prevention event to be held in Austin
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The free event will be 4:30 p.m. Friday at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4215 W. End St.
News
Mental health fair to be held Thursday at Michele Clark HS
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The public is invited to a community resource that will focus on mental health from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2. Earlier in the day, high school students will be able to privately hear from guest speakers and engage in interactive classes.
15th District Police
Crime rates drop as Austin anti-violence program teams up with CPD
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Officials hope crime will continue to drop with the help of groups like the Austin-based Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
Community
Faith leaders, elected officials challenge Chicagoans to find those responsible for Halloween mass shooting
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“This is unacceptable,” Rev. Ira Acree of Greater St. John Bible Church said of Monday night’s shooting. “We are calling upon all Chicagoans to assist in getting the perpetrators of these crimes off the street.”
Community
Pastors, teacher show support for students after shooting near Michele Clark
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Faith leaders gathered outside Michele Clark High School Monday morning to offer prayers and show their support for students after a shooting near the school last week. A teacher at the school is raising money to support students’ emotional and physical safety.
Austin
Stop the violence basketball game pits Austin players against Garfield Park
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Thirty scholarships – ranging from $500 to $1,000 – were awarded at Sunday’s game. New Mt. Pilgrim Church beat Greater St. John Bible Church 67-64.
Community
Attend this weekend’s anti-violence parade, college resource fair
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Dr. Arthur Lockhart’s 34th annual parade and resource fair will kick off at 10 a.m. July 30 at Healing Temple C.O.G.I.C., 4941 W. Chicago Ave. There will be free school supplies, book bags, free lunch, entertainment and more.
assault weapons
West Sider ministers offer condolences, prayers for Highland Park victims
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Members of the Leaders Network traveled Friday to Highland Park to offer their support and prayers – and to renew their commitment for an assault weapons ban.