News
Citizens, special interest groups debate guns
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Some push for Illinois to adopt a law allowing residents to conceal weapons in public, while others urge no change at a town hall organized by Rep. La Shawn Ford.
News
An apology to our readers
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Columns published by Edward Egypt Williams have been removed from the site because they had been published elsewhere first.
Community
Austin teen aims for her doctorate after participating in stay in school initiative
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Amber Jones is one of 11,000 students who’ve taken part in the program, started seven years ago by Exelon Corp. and the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago.
News
Austin lawmaker leaves today for Cuba
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Rep. La Shawn K. Ford is one of six legislators making the trip with the aim of increasing Illinois exports.
Opinion
Columnist Mary Mitchell spotlights dog deaths in Austin
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Sun-Times writer talks with owner of decapitated dog who hopes to save other pets.
News
Austin school to have longer day starting in January
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Genevieve Melody Elementary is one of three in CPS that voted to sign waivers opting out of the teachers union to give students 90 more minutes each day.
News
Labor figure will be discussed Sunday at Third Unitarian Church
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Author William Adler will draw parallels between past and present labor struggles as he discusses his new book about Joe Hill.
Community
Austin youth make trip to South Side
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The group took part in Operation Push’s book giveaway last month.
News
New principal at ABEA plans to stick around
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Wayne Issa takes the helm at Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy.
Community
New head of Austin Polytechnical Academy gives school fresh start
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LaTonya Austin replaces interim Principal Fabby Williams.