Austin looks for a solution – area leaders and advocates say – that doesn’t just depend on increased police presence, but relies on community organizing for equitable distribution of resources; better schools and adult education and workforce preparation; changes in juvenile justice; community centers and youth programs and creating an environment that can give residents hope.
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Teen Homelessness in Humboldt Park
Many teens walk through the city with the brightest of smiles on their faces, but…
Humboldt Park Shop Creates Opportunities for Underprivileged Youth
Rowan Richards, owner of the street apparel shop King Lizzy in the 2500 block of…
McCormick Boys & Girls Club: A Refuge in Uptown
Upon entering the McCormick Boys & Girls Club in Uptown, one is bombarded by a…
“I am Brilliant, I am Beautiful”: A Positive Outlook at HIV/AIDS Awareness Event
Four girls stood in the front of the room chanting, “I am brilliant, I am…
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A ‘South Side vs. North Side’ Thing: LGBT Youth In Chicago
In response to the number of gay teen suicides across the United States, efforts like…
The Voice of the Future Comes Through on “True Star Radio”
True Star – True Star Online is an urban teen network with more than 1,500…
Chicago Housing Authority’s Co-Ed Softball Team in the Playoffs
UPDATE: Seward Park Takes First Windy City Sluggers Softball Championship Title Since mid-summer, eight city…