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Exhibit showcases the homes, objects from Austin

By Blair Paddock | November 19, 2018

West Side residents recently gathered at Austin Town Hall to share significant objects from their own homes. The exhibit, produced by Illinois Humanities, profiles houses and their owners in lesser-known areas of Chicago.

election 2019

State Rep. Ford, other mayoral candidates to begin filing petitions next week

By Blair Paddock | November 16, 2018

Candidates wanting to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel or serve as one of the 50 members of the Chicago City Council have until Nov. 26 to file their petitions.

domestic violence

West Side residents pledge to end domestic violence

By Blair Paddock | October 27, 2018

More than 50 men gathered earlier this month in Austin to sign a pledge against domestic violence. It’s part of the “100 Man Stand Challenge,” where participants pledged to stand up against all acts of violence.

voting

Early voting has started, here’s your guide

By Blair Paddock | October 18, 2018

Austin residents can still register to vote in next month’s election. Dozens of races are on the ballot, including governor, attorney general, the Illinois General Assembly, Congress and judges.

News

Rep. La Shawn Ford building support for a mayoral run

By Blair Paddock | October 9, 2018

Supporters gathered last week on the South Side to discuss a mayoral bid for the Austin lawmaker; another meeting will be held tonight.

opioids

Community comes together to destigmatize opioid epidemic

By Blair Paddock | October 9, 2018

Residents can help fight the epidemic by carrying naloxone, the opioid blocker that can stop an overdose. African Americans are dying at a higher rate than whites, experts said at the meeting, held late last month in Austin.

News

Michele Clark High School unveils new fitness facility

By Blair Paddock | October 2, 2018

The state-of-the-art fitness center center was built and funded by Optimum Nutrition and Lift Life Foundation.

economic development

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund revitalizing Austin businesses

By Blair Paddock | September 23, 2018

Five businesses are receiving grants of up to $250,000. They are Ted’s Place at 5813 W. Madison St.; Sky-Light Carpentry Services at 5420 W. Division St..; Coleman’s Bar-B-Que #2 at 5754 W. Chicago Ave.; Chubby’s Char House at 5963 W. Madison St.; and Brown Sugar Bakery, at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.

News

Decrease in Austin homicides credited to community involvement

By Blair Paddock | August 17, 2018

There have been fewer homicides so far this year, a drop Ald. Chris Taliaferro attributes to “hard” police work and community involvement. Some also credit the drop in killings to the community-building work groups like BUILD and the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.

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