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Long-time minister leaving historic Austin church

By Katie Kather | June 16, 2014

Members hope its community involvement will continue to grow as Rev. Brian Covell’s tenure ends. Jennifer Nordstrom will take over in August.

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Local church to host special dinner in May

By Katie Kather | April 22, 2014

St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy in Oak Park will put on the event as part of The Chicago Community Trust’s On The Table project.

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West Side students plan, fund their own college tour

By Katie Kather | April 14, 2014

Fourteen students from Legal Prep Charter School are visiting several schools this week during their spring break.

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Still no Divvy bike stations in Austin

By Katie Kather | January 13, 2014

Some residents voice frustration that none of the city’s 400 stations is located in Chicago’s most-populated neighborhood, but that could change.

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Austin presence at charter schools conference

By Katie Kather | December 7, 2013

Students from Legal Prep Charter Academies performed, and state Rep. La Shawn Ford spoke on a panel of lawmakers.

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Emergency meeting held after possible coyote attack

By Katie Kather | November 24, 2013

Representatives from several government agencies told West Side residents they shouldn’t feed wild animals.

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Last in series of meetings held for 29th Ward community plan

By Katie Kather | November 19, 2013

The sustainability roadmap that’s been created will be updated and made public by January, said Ald. Deborah Graham.

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West Side group gets its lawsuit seeking police data reinstated

By Katie Kather | November 17, 2013

An appellate court has reversed an earlier ruling that threw out the lawsuit filed by the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois.

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Little League provides more than baseball

By Katie Kather | October 30, 2013

Boys from across the West Side come together to play a sport and form friendships that organizers hope will transcend time and gang lines.

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Chicago Jesuit Academy completes $7.6 million renovation

By Katie Kather | October 22, 2013

The improvements will allow the all-boys middle school to grow, while keeping classroom size small.

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