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Mitts holds first listening tour meeting

By Reema Amin | June 9, 2015

The 37th Ward alderman will hold two more gatherings June 11 and 18 to discuss issues important to residents.

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Fifteen-year incumbent reelected in historic runoff

By Reema Amin | April 8, 2015

Ald. Emma Mitts defeated challenger Tara Stamps in a closely watched race.

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Ald. Emma Mitts says her work not yet done

By Reema Amin | April 4, 2015

Three-term alderman wants to represent the 37th Ward for another four years.

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Tara Stamps says she’s the independent voice for the 37th Ward

By Reema Amin | April 3, 2015

The first-time candidate hopes Tuesday to beat the 15-year incumbent.

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Ald. Mitts, Stamps duke it out in first debate

By Reema Amin | March 27, 2015

The 37th Ward candidates drew distinct differences between themselves during the AustinTalks/Austin Weekly News-sponsored event.

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Ald. Mitts flip-flops on gay rights, apologizes for comments

By Reema Amin | March 25, 2015

Her opponent, Tara Stamps, calls on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Chicago Forward PAC to withdraw its financial support.

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West Side candidates meet again

By Reema Amin | March 23, 2015

The 29th and 37th Ward candidates discussed the issues Saturday at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

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Ald. Emma Mitts forced into runoff

By Reema Amin | February 25, 2015

The 15-year incumbent will face CPS teacher Tara Stamps.

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A final take of the 37th Ward

By Reema Amin | February 20, 2015

Four candidates including the incumbent hope for voters’ support on Tuesday.

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One last look at the 29th Ward

By Reema Amin | February 19, 2015

Eight candidates are vying for the right to represent Austin, Galewood and other parts of the West Side.

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  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

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