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Charter school proposed across from Prosser

Local School Council members and others question Ald. Emma Mitts’ support.

Rep. La Shawn Ford tells members that if they unite, education on the West Side can improve.

Austin Coming Together’s Early Childhood Collaborative will hold its first major event Oct. 12.

Dozens of people attended the event that highlighted opportunities to partner with Austin.

Exelon, ComEd and United Way of Metropolitan Chicago back the initiative, which is seeking more Austin students.

Some say there needs to be more for the area’s youngest residents.

In the wake of the news that Whole Foods will open in Englewood, some West Side residents wonder when more full-service grocers will come to Austin.

Residents asked to attend two more meetings this fall to develop plan for the future.

The Chicago Board of Education is expected to approve the district’s 2013-2013 spending plan at its monthly meeting tomorrow.

Lawyer Blake Sercye is challenging fellow Democrat Earlean Collins, who’s represented the 1st District for 15 years.