William Calloway
As South Shore Anti-Violence Program Waits On State Funds, Founder Says Its Members Are Getting Shot And Killed
Illinois set aside funding for the program in South Shore, but it hasn't yet provided the money. Two committed residents have been killed, four have been shot and one has been charged with murder in the interim, Will Calloway said.
Chicago Police Ran Over A Woman In 2019. Her Family Wants To Know: Did That Cause Her Death 2 Years Later?
Martina Standley died in January, more than two years after officers hit her in their SUV, causing severe injuries. Her family and a South Side activist are fighting to uncover what happened.
‘Passports For Peace’ Aims To Prevent Violence In South Shore By Showing At-Risk Residents Another Way To Live
Passports for Peace, led by activist William Calloway, will offer out-of-town trips, job training, trusted mentorship and social media monitoring in an effort to prevent violence in South Shore.
After Violent Weekend, South Shore Residents Urge Gang Members To Make Peace With Each Other
The peace initiative, which kicked off Tuesday at 71st Street and Clyde Avenue, follows a Sunday night shooting that left a 23-year-old woman dead and five others wounded at the same corner.
Despite Mayor’s Claim, City Tried To Stop Release Of Video Showing Police Running Over Woman
Records show the battle for video of the incident that critically injured Martina Standley in South Shore stretched on for more than a year.
Chicago Police Ran Over Woman, Didn’t Move SUV As It Crushed Victim’s Leg For More Than 8 Minutes, Video Shows
Martina Standley was left with a traumatic brain injury and a crushed leg after a Chicago police officer drove into her in November 2019, according to a lawsuit.
‘Hit The Hood’ Organizers Gearing Up For A Labor Day Weekend Full Of Fun And Activism
Grants of $5,000 each are available to organizers of community-led events across Chicago. A fish fry in Chatham, a South Shore back-to-school celebration and a march against the city's police contract are already in the works.
Enormous Black Lives Matter Mural Comes To South Shore Streets
The mural has the words “Black Lives Matter” painted in Chicago flag blue on Jeffery Boulevard between 70th and 71st streets.
The Battle For The Fifth Ward Continues As Calloway Makes One Last Play
The longtime activist isn't letting the city council seat go without a fight.
Ald. Leslie Hairston Finishes Up 176 Votes, But William Calloway Demands Recount In 5th Ward Nail-Biter
Thursday's court hearing could put an end to a long campaign.
Leslie Hairston Holds Narrow Lead Over William Calloway In 5th Ward Nail-Biter
With 95 percent of precincts reporting, Hairston had 50.5 percent of the vote to Calloway's 49,5 percent.
Shots Fired At William Calloway’s Campaign Office: ‘Violence Like This Is One Of The Many Reasons I’m Running’
Calloway, who is running against Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th), said someone in a passing car fired four or five shots at the building.
At 5th Ward Candidate Forum, Ald. Hairston Grilled By Residents Asking: Where Have You Been?
Candidate Ebony Lucas, running in the 4th Ward, also attended the forum, but her challenger Ald. Sophia King did not attend.
4th And 5th Ward Candidates To Meet In Joint Forum Tuesday Night
Attendees will be able to ask questions in a "town hall-style" format.
