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Group pushing to open a mental health center in Austin
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Some question how existing clinics would be affected. West Side voters would have to approve a referendum raising property taxes to pay for the new facility.
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Some question how existing clinics would be affected. West Side voters would have to approve a referendum raising property taxes to pay for the new facility.
The proposal targeting Chicago’s West and South sides was changed to cover all of the city’s communities, which Commissioner Richard Boykin and others said was a mistake.
Rev. Ira Acree wants the president to come to the West Side and provide the resources and support needed to make all neighborhoods safe and prosperous.
Eighty-eight people were slain in Chicago’s most-populated neighborhood.
All are welcome at the event, which will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at 647 N. Kedzie.
Monday’s push for more local, state and federal funding comes just a few days after Austin Congressman Danny K. Davis’ teenage grandson was buried. He is one of the 700-some people killed in Chicago so far this year.
A coalition of West Side groups, elected officials, clergy members and others urge the West Side to unite in fighting violence and helping young people.
Nearly 40 people have been killed in Austin so far this year as shooting deaths across the city continue to climb compared to last year.
Austin Congressman Danny K. Davis shares his thoughts about the recent events in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas.
Cook County board member fears out-of-control gun violence could lead to more harm in Austin, other Chicago neighborhoods if action isn’t taken.