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Mental health fair to be held Thursday at Michele Clark HS

By AustinTalks | February 1, 2023

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

By Michelle Meyer | November 4, 2022

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

By AustinTalks | November 2, 2022

“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

By AustinTalks | August 29, 2022

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.

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Stop the violence basketball game pits Austin players against Garfield Park

By AustinTalks | August 14, 2022

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

By AustinTalks | July 29, 2022

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

By Rev. Ira Acree | July 10, 2022

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.

Community

Town hall focuses on violence, mental health

By Michelle Meyer | June 16, 2022

There are a number of mental health resources available to Austin residents, with more soon available. PCC Community Wellness Center started construction of a new pavilion to further address mental health, and Thresholds will be opening a clinic later this summer.

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West Side ministers travel to Buffalo to speak against violence, white supremacy

By Rev. Ira Acree | May 26, 2022

Leader Network Co-Chairs Rev. Ira J. Acree and Rev. Marshall Hatch will attend the funerals of two of the 10 people killed earlier this month in a Buffalo grocery store.

Chicago Police Department

West Side community safety town hall to be held Thursday night

By AustinTalks | March 8, 2022

One of the six virtual meetings will be held specifically for West Side residents. That meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Participants are encouraged to register in advance.

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