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Today’s television shows rush youth to grow up

Columnist John W. Fountain III longs for the day when families bonded around the TV set.

Otherwise, the rest of the community won’t know what we’re doing – and the important role we play, writes one Austin business operator.

Homicides continue to plague the community, leaving many to wonder what’s being done to make the West Side safer.

The free event will be held at Ella Flagg Young School, 1434 N. Parkside, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It targets teen boys and men from 14 to 30.

Several pastors met late last week to discuss how to press City Hall to do more for Austin.

Everyone is invited every Wednesday night in August to march and pray for the safety of the community.

Opening day for the peace league is tonight at Moore Park.

The hope is the games, which start this week, will stem violence this summer.

That’s one reason many homicide cases in Chicago remain unsolved, but some also blame mistrust residents have of police.

Movement therapy sessions help women work through the problems in their abusive relationships and provide support.