POLICE BOARD MEETING:Taking our concerns to the next level

We must use all available means to obtain the necessary attention to the conditions in our neighborhood. We must do more than attend the CAPS meetings. We must address all who exercise control over the actions of the police.  The Police Board holds a public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited…

CAPS MEETING ATTENDANCE:Part of the Solution

Four members of CANA attended the 1513N Beat Community Meeting, CAPS, at the District Police Station at 5701 W. Madison. There were approximately 15 people in attendance.  Problem Areas Madison and Mason Intersection Mayfield and Washington Intersection Mayfield and West End Intersection These intersections continue to be recognized by the police as problem areas. There…

ALDERMAN GRAHAM Given Notice of Problem Area

The alderman, on a weekly basis, remains open until 8:00pm on Mondays. On October 4, 2010, Ron and Serethea Reid met with the Alderman to discuss concerns about problems at the Madison and Mason intersection.  The Friday before this meeting, at midnight, Ron and Serethea called 911 repeatedly to address the drug sales, public disturbance,…

CANA Holds Successful 2nd Public Meeting

  We had another great turnout with several new attendees. This meeting focused on building out the committees and gaining committments from a number of neighbors to lead and work for improvements in our community.

Public Relations

This committee will manage our image with the Austin community, the City of Chicago and the Country at large. If you are interested in working on this committee, please contact Diana Carpenter @ 708 524 0576