News
Three high schools will continue on Austin campus
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The 5-year-old Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy will transition from a contract school to one run by Chicago Public Schools at the end of this school year.
News
Austin population drops by thousands
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New figures from the 2010 Census show that while Austin remains the largest of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods, it has just over 100,000 residents.
Business
Local business group celebrates 2010
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The Austin Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and holiday celebration earlier this month at Circle Family Healthcare Network.
News
New group tackling crime, clutter in community
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An Austin couple started the new organization in August after the police didn’t respond to a fight outside their home. Learn how you can get involved.
Opinion
Will the West Side be part of the “new Chicago?”
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Rev. Marshall Hatch writes in this week’s Austin Weekly News that residents must get involved and demand much from Chicago’s next mayor.
News
Meeting provides few answers on CTA’s budget
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Chicago Transit Authority officials say there will be no fare increases and bus routes won’t be eliminated in 2011. Another public hearing on the new budget will be held Tuesday at CTA headquarters, 567 W. Lake St.
News
Austin YMCA to close its mental health program
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Officials say other organizations can better provide these services; the facility’s nearly 300 residency rooms will continue to be available.
Community
Austin teen hosts talent show at Sankofa
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Nicole Acree’s birthday celebration featured the talents of many. More than 130 attended the event last month.
News
Retired Chicago police officer wants to be the next 29th Ward alderman
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Our partners at the Austin Weekly News talked with candidate Beverly Rogers. She’s challenging Ald. Deborah Graham in the Feb. 22nd election.
Opinion
Now’s the time to pay attention
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Commentator Arlene Jones urges West Siders to carefully vet candidates running for city council and mayor.