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Local official wants to reopen Metra stop in Austin

By Nicholaus Garcia | October 20, 2016

State Rep. Ford wants to re-open a station at Lake and Central, but officials say it could cost millions.

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Austin teen set to debut film Aug. 17th

By Nicholaus Garcia | August 16, 2016

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

By Nick Garcia | August 8, 2016

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

By Nicholaus Garcia | August 2, 2016

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

By Nick Garcia | August 1, 2016

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

By Nicholaus Garcia | July 21, 2016

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

By Nicholaus Garcia | June 26, 2016

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

By Nicholaus Garcia | June 22, 2016

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

By Nicholaus Garcia | June 20, 2016

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

By Nicholaus Garcia | June 6, 2016

The documentary Derek Grace made about Spencer Elementary Technology Academy’s annual College Week can be seen on America ReFramed.

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