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West Side residents to stand once again on Austin corners
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Young and old are encouraged to unite against violence and crime by joining forces tonight, June 22nd from 6 to 7 p.m. – and on Wednesdays throughout July.
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Community will gather tonight in unity as shootings continue
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West side residents will meet at various corners in Austin at 6 p.m. tonight and every other Wednesday in June and July to take a stand against violence.
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Teens reminded of curfew law as officials work to reduce violence
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The Cook County Board of Commissions recently approved a resolution that underscores the need for young people to stay indoors at night or face fines and required community service.
Community
Participate in a parenting workshop to stop violence
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is hosting the free event Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. T Sankofa House, 4041 W. Roosevelt Road.
Community
Providence St. Mel leaders to lead discussion on education and violence
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West Siders are invited to the free event, which will be held at 10 a.m. April 16 at 119 S. Central Park Blvd.
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Teen sends powerful message at youth career expo with special T-shirt
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The Morgan Park High School senior started the Straight From the Go campaign to counter the negative image many have of Chicago.
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Youth, leaders offer solutions to violence
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About 50 students and community leaders from across Chicago gathered Saturday in Austin to discuss ways to make their neighborhoods safer.
Local residents invited to gun control discussion
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Register for the Jan. 7th meeting sponsored by state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
News
West Side group says new tax needed to help stop the violence
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The Greater Austin Independent Political Organization will holds it next meeting Dec. 12.
News
Lawmakers: Rioting, looting in response to video would devastate West Side
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Elected officials hope peace and calm will continue as more people view the shooting footage.