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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.

COVID-19

Hood healing did not save you, but it will save the hood

By Vee L. Harrison | February 7, 2022

Journalist Vee L. Harrison writes a letter to her brother, Darryl Harrison Jr., who was murdered in Austin one on Feb. 7, 2021.

Community

Rep. Ford invites residents to hear from Black youth

By AustinTalks | December 21, 2021

West Side residents – young and old – are invited to the Thompson Center Wednesday to hear area youth talk about what needs to be done to reduce violence in Chicago.

Crime

‘Stop the crime’ listening session to be held Saturday in Austin

By AustinTalks | December 3, 2021

State Rep. La Shawn Ford will host Saturday’s session from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kehrein Center for the Arts. As chairman of the Illinois House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force, Ford is seeking input as he and other lawmakers develop legislative solutions.

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Police, faith leaders discuss reducing crime

By Jordyn Harrison | November 4, 2021

At their monthly meeting, West Side faith leaders discussed the collaborative efforts community groups are taking with the 15th District Police to reduce violence in Austin.

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New state legislative violence prevention task force seeks public input

By Jordyn Harrison | October 27, 2021

State lawmakers held the first meeting of the new Public Safety and Violence Prevention task force. The bipartisan committee wants the public’s feedback and recommendations that will ensure concrete action is taken.

Chicago West Bible Church

Supporting students in the midst of grief

By Jordyn Harrison | October 24, 2021

When churches reached out to Michele Clark High School Principal Charles Anderson about how they could support students and teachers after the murder of 16-year-old student Kierra Moore, his response was simple: Be the church and be present. The community is invited to support the students from 7:15 to 8:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25. Stay a few minutes or the entire time.

News

‘We need your help,’ new police commander tells faith community

By Suzanne McBride | October 5, 2021

Religious leaders will be going door to door Thursday in the 1200 block of North Mason Avenue, where there was a deadly shootout last week in the middle of the day. The goal is to show love and give support to the community.

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