News
Owners fight city’s plan to demolish South Austin buildings
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Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell recently visited properties targeted for leveling because of gang and drug-related activity near eight row houses.
News
NBA players fight violence with “balling for peace” game
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Last week’s tournament united four rival gangs in an at attempt to stop shooting on the South Side. CeaseFire hopes to hold a similar event on the West Side.
Community
Austin featured in ‘Violence hits home for aldermen’
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In the Sept. 16 Chicago Sun-Times piece, Ald. Emma Mitts and others express concerns about living in communities plagued by violence.
News
West Side youth to discuss violence with police superintendent
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The scheduled Sept. 13 meeting with Garry McCarthy was arranged in response to essays the students wrote as part of Columbia College Chicago’s Columbia Links program.
News
Rep. Ford hosts town hall to address violence, unemployment
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The Aug. 28 meeting invited residents, community leaders and representatives from state agencies to discuss issues affecting those living in Austin and other African-American communities.
Community
“Violence: Black in America” town hall Tuesday night
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The emergency meeting, hosted by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep High School, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
Family of slain Chicagoans stand by coalition’s petition for gun legislation
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A 9:30 a.m. Aug. 28 breakfast meeting followed by an 11 a.m. press conference is planned at The New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, where families of victims will support and speak for the coalition’s call to reinstate the assault weapons ban and the passage of gun legislation under HB 5831.
Community
Paid internship open for Choose Respect Illinois
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The position, offered by the Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention, is available to high school students ages 15 to 18, and the deadline to apply is Aug. 31.
Community
Meet and greet for 15th District police commander Wednesday
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford is encouraging residents to attend the 9:30 a.m. Aug. 22 event for Barbara West at his office, 5104 W. Chicago Ave.
Opinion
Take action for a safer community
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Rickie P. Brown Sr., president of the West Side Historical Society, says the National Guard is not the answer to stopping violence; it’s up to residents and leaders to make changes to restore order and improve the quality of life for citizens.