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Jennifer T. Lacey

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Christmas comes early to the West Side

By Jennifer T. Lacey | December 10, 2013

Santa Claus made an appearance at the annual tree lighting and parade sponsored by the Austin Chamber of Commerce.

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New affordable senior housing complex accepting applications

By Jennifer T. Lacey | November 5, 2011

The West Side facility, named after community activist Enola Dew, recently opened.

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Austin not included in city’s new foreclosure initiative

By Jennifer T. Lacey | September 30, 2011

Some say the right data isn’t being used, leaving the West Side out once again.

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Inspiration under the L

By Jennifer T. Lacey | August 16, 2011

New restaurant opens in Garfield Park that helps the unemployed get back on their feet.

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Community garden continues to unite residents

By Jennifer T. Lacey | August 9, 2011

The Root-Riot urban garden across from Douglass High School recently held its first bartering event.

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Artists perform poetry

By Jennifer T. Lacey | July 6, 2011

See what you missed! The next event is July 16.

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Plato Learning Academy seeks approval for additional campus

By Jennifer T. Lacey | June 20, 2011

The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote this week on the expansion plan.

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West Side teens perform day of service

By Jennifer T. Lacey | May 24, 2011

Students at Chicago Talent Development Academy cleaned up in their West Garfield neighborhood.

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West Side schools compete for top honors in knowledge bowl

By Jennifer T. Lacey | May 16, 2011

Find out which Austin students participated in the 5th annual Prevention Bowl, held last week at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Young moms find new life in Austin

By Jennifer T. Lacey | April 27, 2011

Local officials and West Side residents celebrate a facility for teen mothers and their children.

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