Austin Town Hall
County officials pledge $4 million to Austin, South Side for job training for youth
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South Shore, Back of the Yards also will receive money as government officials look to address unemployment, violence in Chicago.
internet safety
Former Chicago Bear announces online program to protect kids, elders
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Hall of Famer Richard Dent visited Austin to launch internet safety technology that will pilot at Plato Academy this spring.
black health
Rep. Davis promotes National Minority Health Month with four community events
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The Austin congressman’s office will highlight health disparities in communities of color during April.
News
Roses 4 Austin youth mentoring program blooming at St. Catherine-St. Lucy
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High school senior Sydney Jackson started the volunteer group to connect Oak Parkers with the Austin community.
schools
Residents want affordable housing on site of closed school
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But 28th Ward Ald. Jason Ervin upset some West Siders when he said at a recent community meeting that it’s up to CPS to determine whether to accept one of two bids that have been submitted for the William King Elementary building. One bid is for single-family homes and the other for “school use.”
Austin Community Action Council
Douglass HS likely to close unless at least 100 new students enroll
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The Austin school is down to just 150, causing some to fear it will be shuttered. CPS shut down four Austin elementary schools in 2013, including one right across the street from Douglass.
29th Ward
Closed Austin schools up for redevelopment bid March 13
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CPS is still trying to attract developers to re-purpose buildings shut in 2013.
Austin
Student play looks to cross Oak Park, Austin dividing line
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The production will be performed for the first time at the suburban high school March 17-20.
Community
Passions rise as local leaders tackle issues facing black men
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Solutions to unemployment, gun violence, poverty spark intense debate at town hall convened by Congressman Danny Davis.
Community
Obamacare repeal would put poor people at risk, local lawmakers say
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Affordable Care Act supporters take aim at “Repeal and Repair” effort by Trump and congressional Republicans.