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Opinion

Just say no to free turkey

By Ron Reid | November 11, 2011

Austin man urges residents to take a stand against free birds fueling political power.

Community

Austin group receives city-wide honor

By Ron Reid | October 16, 2011

Keep Chicago Beautiful Inc. gave the award to the Central Austin Neighborhood Association.

Opinion

Austin couple wish elected officials would visit West Side at night

By Ron Reid | August 4, 2011

They invite the mayor, police chief and others to return when criminal activity is much higher, and they urge that an action plan be developed to improve neighborhood safety.

Opinion

Residents and police need to work together

By Ron Reid | July 23, 2011

One local woman observes stark differences between citizen and aldermanic involvement of two Chicago neighborhoods – Austin and Hyde Park/Kenwood/Oakland.

Community

Help clean up later this month

By Ron Reid | March 8, 2011

The Central Austin Neighborhood Austin will do spring cleaning, beginning at the corner of Austin Boulevard and Mason Avenue, at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19th.

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