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Austin high school recognized for female participation in computer science courses
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Austin College & Career Academy is one of two dozen Chicago Public Schools that earned the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award.
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City’s network for no-barrier mental health care includes six Austin groups
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Nearly 200 groups across Chicago are providing community-based mental health services in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health.
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Residents discuss proposed restaurants on North Avenue
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Tensions rose as some residents argued the restaurants’ request to sell alcohol on site violates the moratorium in the area, while others voiced their support.
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Mayoral candidates share their priorities for West Side
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Six of the nine candidates discussed some of the key topics affecting West Side residents as voters make their choice in the Feb. 28th election. Early voting expands to all 50 ward on Feb. 13.
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Police District Council, 29th Ward candidates share priorities at West Side forum
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Candidates discussed public safety, economic development, housing and mental health, among other key topics Austin residents are considering as they vote in the Feb. 28th local election.
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New sports center for youth opens soon in Austin
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Local leaders celebrated a state-of-the-art community center and youth athletic facility that will serve hundreds of young people.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Ald. Taliaferro joins faith leaders in calling for firing of police officer linked to Proud Boys
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“It is my opinion that Supt. Brown should fire this officer,” 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro told members of The Leaders Network this week.
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‘Say It Loud! I’m Westside Proud’ series dives into Chicago’s West Side history
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Two Illinois Black Panthers who lived on the West Side in the 1970s shared their experiences and the impact of the party.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez
West Side faith leaders call for firing of CPD officer over Proud Boys statements
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The Leaders Network joined 25th Ward Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez in urging the officer be immediately removed.
Austin
Experts share perspectives about health equity on Chicago’s West Side
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Panelists at a town hall held last month stressed the importance of having honest conversations about the disparities that West Side residents experience in the healthcare system.