Community
Clergy unite for peace, call for stricter gun laws
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In response to recent acts of violence across the city and nationwide, Chicago faith leaders met this week to discuss ways to prevent it and their plan for a petition drive next month.
News
National Night Out at Levine Park
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The Aug. 7 event brought hundreds of West Siders out to discuss ways to prevent crime and drugs in the community with activities for all to enjoy.
Opinion
Gabby Douglas’ hairdo and fried chicken shows slow progress
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Columnist John W. Fountain III. shares his opinion about two recent events saying, “We are so caught up in minute absurdities, we miss the big picture.”
News
West Siders march against violence and drugs
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The 24th annual event at the Healing Temple Church of God in Christ added an anti-violence message to its yearly “say no to drugs” parade.
Community
The Rev. Ira Acree leads peace march and prayer
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The Aug. 1 service at Greater St. John Bible Church will go to the streets to launch a petition drive to ban assault weapons and pray for those killed by violence.
Community
Rep. Ford addresses Chicagoans about Colorado massacre and violence at home
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The state lawmaker said it’s a time to ask why senseless acts of violence keep happening and what can be done to prevent crime.
News
Austin businesses suffer from crime, violence in community
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Crain’s Chicago Business talks to owners about the financial toll and fear resulting from the rash of thefts and homicides in the West Side community.
News
Austin homicides climb to 20 so far this year
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Arrests have been made in just two of the West Side Chicago community’s cases, with gunshots being the number one cause of the violent deaths.
Opinion
Summer cycle of death continues
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Columnist John Fountain III writes about the deeper issues behind the violence plaguing the city.
Community
Greater St. John Bible Church awards 25 scholarships
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The recipients were honored July 13 at the annual Excellence in Education Concert and Awards Ceremony.