News
Chicagoans hearing a lot or a little about crime, depending on where they live
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Before you go to the polls Tuesday, you’ll want to listen to this story by Chicago Public Radio reporters Chip Mitchell and Odette Yousef.
Community
Little League baseball coming to Austin
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To sign up to play or to volunteer, contact the Westside Health Authority or Austin Safety Net Works.
Community
Austin center goes green and wins gold
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The new PCC Community Wellness Center in Austin wins top certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
News
Austin begins to dig out and the questions begin
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At least one local official wonders when West Side streets will be cleared and criticizes city officials for diverting snow removal equipment.
Community
Host an election party
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The Center for Neighborhood Technology will help local residents who want to host election parties to discuss being green and learn where the candidates for mayor and Chicago City Council stand on sustainability.
Opinion
The billionaire boys club and public education
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Dwayne Truss urges West Side residents to stop the Illinois General Assembly from acting on a bill he says will hurt Austin schools. Attend an emergency meeting this Saturday at 10 a.m. at 5660 W. Madison St.
News
Rev. Marshall Hatch drops out of 29th Ward race
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The Chicago News Cooperative’s Hunter Clauss reports today that the minister has dropped his bid to challenge Ald. Deborah Graham in the Feb. 22nd election.
News
Recycle your Christmas tree through Jan. 17h
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There are 23 drop-off sites throughout the city. Click here for the full list.
Community
Start 2011 getting fit for free
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Work out all next week at any of 70 Chicago Park District fitness centers, including several on the West Side.
poetry
The importance of helping others
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As AustinTalks counts its blessings, we want to share with you a poem written by an 8th grader at St. Angela School.