@AustinTalks

Providing local news for the most-populated neighborhood in Chicago & relevant city, national news. We welcome tips: [email protected]. RT ≠ endorsement

 Chicago, IL, USA
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The 15th District's Seniors on the Move attended the Green Book Exhibition held at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. The knowledge that our seniors have as they spoke with museum staff is truly amazing. – at Chicago, IL
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The Second Annual Austin's Great 28 for February 9th is our very own Jamay Nullem, a retired 15th District Officer who held every community based position in the department. We honor her for serving and protecting the community she resides in. #thatsjust15cpd #AustinsGreat28cpd
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The 15th District was out to support the Westside Police & Youth Baseball Opening Day Parade kicked off this morning with @chicagosmayor in Garfield Park. This is the 4th season our youth have been participating with our officers in this league.
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The childhood home of human rights icon Fred Hampton is now a local historic landmark after the village board voted in suburban Maywood voted unanimously in favor of granting the designation at a regular meeting on April 19. By @michaelromain austinweeklynews.com/2022/04…
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015th District DCO's, School Officer & Sergeant Caraballo visiting with Principal Anderson & staff at Michele Clark Magnet High School .
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The ladies of Clark participated in Intl Women Day @NHLBlackhawks. They worked in front and behind the scenes. @ChiPubSchools @ChicagoCAPS15 @chicagosmayor @myron_hester @AQS_Plato @JohnHayElem @15Network @janicejackson @MsAnichini @TBrownABC7 @AustinTalks @BlackBoysShine
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Opioid-related deaths jumped dramatically in 2020 compared to 2019, with the number of deaths among African-Americans nearly doubling, according to a report released in December by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Story by Igor Studenkov. austinweeklynews.com/2022/02…
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Thank you! Yes…humble beginnings 🙌🏾 @AustinTalks changed my life, birthed my byline.
Suzanne McBride@sgmcbride29 Oct 2021
Can’t wait to read @veelharrison’s book. During her time @ColumbiaChi she helped launch @AustinTalks.
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The 15th District held their weekly Hip-Hop Tuesday Program with the help of @CPD_CST in the 15th district community room & basketball in district parking lot where the officers & community youth engage in fun activities that the youth decide. You have to see it to appreciate it – at Chicago, IL
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Shout-out to Michele Clark High School (@MClarkEagles) for having @DivvyBikes be a part of their Back-to-School Parade! ✏️📚🍎 #Divvy #DivvyBikes #BikeCHI #Chicago
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into a law a bill that bars hair discrimination in schools, saying it will help ensure that students statewide feel “comfortable and confident in their own skin.” bit.ly/3g2OqSG
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The 15th District's Building Bridges Basketball continues grow and give the community the ability to play basketball and just have conversations with our officers every sunday. They compete in games together as winning team stays on the court so teamwork and trust is vital. – at Chicago, IL
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Go Thrifting At This #Chicago #WestSide Resale Shop To Help Fund Programs For Trans And Gender Nonconforming People Of Color blockclubchicago.org/2021/06… @BlockClubCHI
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Ida B. Wells will be honored this week with a monument on the former site of the housing development that once bore her name. It will be the first monument in the city that honors a Black woman. buff.ly/2Tb0qcI
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15th District had the honor of being part of Westside Sports since the beginning. As we come together for 2021 Opening Day of Chicago Westside Police & Youth Sports Conference Baseball. 250 youth came out for the Parade of Teams. Behind the scenes pt 1
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Institute for Nonviolence Chicago@NonviolenceChi9 Jun 2021
We’re still looking to fill multiple positions on our #NonviolenceChicago team! Find out how you can join our mission to #buildpeace & the #BelovedCommunity Visit: bit.ly/JoinINVC
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The 15th District held their weekly Hip-Hop Tuesday Program with the help of @CPD_CST and @CCSOPIO in the 15th district community room where the officers and community youth engage in fun activities that the youth decide. Giving the youth a voice is so vital for the future. – at Chicago, IL
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Your canine friends suggest you celebrate #NationalPuppyDay by settling down with a good book (as long as it leaves a hand free for pets!) 🐶💕
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This weekend, 15th District Tact Team Officers conducted a street stop in the 4900 block of W. Augusta. Officers recovered the pictured handgun & placed one offender into custody. Felony charges approved. Amazing work!
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We’ve gotta get vaccinated. It’s quick and easy. – at Chicago, IL
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