Community
Public hearing on school actions set for Thursday
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The Illinois General Assembly’s Chicago Educational Facilities Task Force is holding the Dec. 1 meeting to examine whether CPS’ decisions comply with the new reform law.
Community
Don’t miss the 7th annual tree lighting celebration
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The Austin Chamber of Commerce and the 15th District Police Station will host Thursday night’s event.
Community
Proposed budget includes hike in golf fees at Columbus Park
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The price hikes outlined in the 2012 budget would pay for a family discount program, more summer youth camps and waived fees for active duty military.
Community
West Side high school hosts youth financial literacy event
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The listening session, which included student demonstrations and roundtable discussions, was part of a national program to help Americans stay out of debt.
Community
Fundraiser to benefit Austin school
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Next week’s event, at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, will feature a basketball game and dance hosted by Resurrection alumni who attended school on the same campus.
Opinion
The sound of a car lock
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Austin Weekly News editor Terry Dean shares his thoughts on race and locking car doors.
Community
Collins still refusing to take furlough days
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Most county employees have gone without pay to stave off more layoffs.
Community
New book honors Austin mom
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Although Gale Cincotta died in 2001, she is remembered today for her own grassroots attempts to Occupy Wall Street nearly three decades ago.
Community
Missing teen’s birthday inspires a call to action
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Yasmin Acree’s family and local ministers urge police to stay vigilant, both on her case and the recent robberies and assaults on the West Side.
Community
Austin group joins ACLU in lawsuit against city
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The suit contends the Chicago Police Department doesn’t properly staff minority neighborhoods.