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29th Ward alderman seeks input on spending $1 million

By Austin Weekly News | September 4, 2020

West Side residents have until Sept. 19 to submit their ideas on how the “menu money” should be spent. Community volunteers and Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s office will whittle down the suggestions for residents to vote on in coming months.

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‘We have to own this,’ say white demonstrators during Madison Street march

By Austin Weekly News | June 5, 2020

At least 1,500 people participated in a peaceful protest Thursday evening from Oak Park to Austin. It was organized by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford.

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Austin street could be named after Harriet Tubman

By Austin Weekly News | May 1, 2018

A resolution to rename parts of North Avenue after the former slave who became one of the most famous “conductors” on the Underground Railroad is pending in the Illinois House, according to our partners at the Austin Weekly News.

Obamacare

Congressman Danny Davis, others blasts GOP’s vote to dismantle Obamacare

By Austin Weekly News | May 15, 2017

Repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act was also criticized by local residents who have benefited from the coverage that is now in peril.

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Austin residents: We’re fed up with treatment by police

By Austin Weekly News | December 18, 2014

In the wake of the Ferguson decision, Greater St. John Church hosted a community meeting earlier this month.

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New Cook County commissioner takes office

By Austin Weekly News | December 7, 2014

Richard Boykin represents the 1st District, and Adam Salzman, an Oak Park village trustee, is his policy director.

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Some push for West Side to be represented on new governor’s team

By Austin Weekly News | November 11, 2014

State Rep. La Shawn Ford calls for Gov.-elect Rauner to included.

Community

Austin High School celebrates homecoming

By Austin Weekly News | October 21, 2014

Our partners at the Austin Weekly News report about the week of events, which ended with the football game.

News

Young activist seeking 28th Ward seat

By Austin Weekly News | October 10, 2014

Marseil Jackson, 26, joins teacher Tammie Vinson in challenging Ald. Jason Ervin in the February 2015 election.

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Annie Bell Fragrances nets $1,000 in 2 hours of black economic empowerment rally

By Austin Weekly News | October 8, 2014

It’s the third such event sponsored by the Austin African American Business Networking Association.

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