Community
Urban weatherization initiative aims to provide job training, improve homes
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The North Lawndale Employment Network is one of 10 organizations statewide to run training programs, and they’re looking for applicants.
Community
Ruby Greer celebrates 105th birthday
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Ald. Deborah Graham and our partners at the Austin Weekly News attended the celebration at Mayfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre Feb. 27.
Community
San Miguel Chicago’s Gary Comer campus to close at end of school year
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The school’s closure comes after unsuccessful attempts to raise funds required to continue operation.
News
Ald. Deborah Graham and Congressman Danny Davis debate for 29th Ward committeeman position
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The two candidates discussed their views about the position’s responsibility and addressed callers concerns about creating jobs on the West Side.
Community
The North Avenue Business Association announces sixth annual scholarship program
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Austin high school seniors who plan to go to college and major in business or a business-related field are encouraged to apply before the March 16 deadline.
News
29th Ward Committeeman debate tonight at 6 p.m.
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You can watch Ald. Deborah Graham and U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis live on CLTV or wgntv.com.
Community
Community occupies Piccolo Elementary to protest proposed turnaround
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West Side residents sat in classrooms and pitched tents outside the building until the school board agreed to meet with them and discuss plans to overhaul the school.
Community
Mortgage settlement brings praise and disapproval from West Side leaders
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State Rep. Camille Lilly and South Austin Coalition’s Elce Redmond have different views, but both agree progress has been made and more work still needs to be done.
Community
Austin school honors Chicagoland manufacturers in unique private-public partnership
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Contributions made by companies and organizations have provided students significant career exposure including nationally-recognized industry credentials, internships and paid positions.
Community
Clergy request meeting with Toni Preckwinkle about morgue problem
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They’ve asked the Cook County Board president to allow the faith community to oversee and assist with solutions to bury dead bodies piling up at the medical examiner’s office.