Austin Community
Local official wants to reopen Metra stop in Austin
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State Rep. Ford wants to re-open a station at Lake and Central, but officials say it could cost millions.
film
Austin teen set to debut film Aug. 17th
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Wells Community Academy High School senior Jerence Rambo’s five-minute short will be shown at The Logan Center for the Arts. He produced the movie through a summer After School Matters program.
29th Ward
Another neighborhood school tests positive for lead
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The devices that tested high have been turned off at three Austin schools – Ella Flagg Young, Lewis and Spencer. Other West Side schools must still be tested.
investment
Local official wants to increase investments in Chicago neighborhoods
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City Treasurer Kurt Summers visited Austin earlier this summer as he tours the city’s neighborhoods to push his “77 Proud” initiative.
Build Inc.
Austin groups receive grants
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Youth Can Chicago, Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development, and Hope Institute Learning Academy are among 20-some Chicago organizations working with youth to receive funding from the Emerson Collective.
budget
West Side schools facing budget cuts for upcoming year
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Find out how your school will fare under the new spending plan CPS just released to principals.
Chicago
Austin school tests positive for lead in the drinking water
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Spencer Elementary Technology Academy is the first school in our West Side community to have samples come back above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s actionable levels. CPS is still testing other campuses in the neighborhood.
peace
West Side residents to stand once again on Austin corners
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Young and old are encouraged to unite against violence and crime by joining forces tonight, June 22nd from 6 to 7 p.m. – and on Wednesdays throughout July.
29th Ward
Tree cutting, loitering and other issues raised at community meeting
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro will host the next 29th Ward gathering – where residents can discuss any topic of concern – 6:30 p.m. July 6 at Columbus Park Refectory.
Austin
Movie about West Side school to air June 7
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The documentary Derek Grace made about Spencer Elementary Technology Academy’s annual College Week can be seen on America ReFramed.