News
Vacant Emmet school draws interest as “community health campus”
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But some residents question whether the proposal is a “done deal” at the site of the vacant building at 5500 W. Madison St. Another meeting is planned.
Chicago Public Schools
State lawmaker launches online petition to avert CPS strike
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Teachers could be out of the classroom as early as Oct. 11 if talks between the Chicago Teachers Union and officials aren’t successful.
News
Austin’s gun buy-back event nets a few dozen firearms
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The Chicago Police Department distributed more than $4,000 in gift cards at last weekend’s event held at St. Martin de Porres Parish.
Event
County commissioner’s “endangered population” listening tour stops in Austin
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Local residents expressed frustration over the lack of resources and attention paid to the West Side. Elected officials must do more, they said.
News
Catalyst Circle Rock celebrates nearly 200 men for Dad-take-your-child-to-school day
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Last week’s event is one of several planned throughout the year to celebrate fathers and their presence in children’s lives.
News
Heroin treatment advocates speak of personal connections to deadly drug
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Several residents share the stories of friends and loved ones who’ve struggled with drug addiction.
News
Report: West Side “epicenter” of heroin crisis in Illinois
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and others are pushing for more funding for treatment rather than incarcerating addicts caught with low amounts of the drug.
News
Shuttered CPS school acquired by youth nonprofit Kidz Express
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Uses for two of the other closed West Side buildings will be discussed tonight at Austin Town Hall.
News
Westside NAACP wants say in mayor’s new civilian police review agency
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The civil rights group and 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro say a vote should not be rushed on the proposal to replace the troubled disciplinary body.
15th District Police
Liquor stores, gas stations put on notice to rid their areas of criminal activity
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15th District Commander Dwayne Betts has been meeting with local businesses and community groups to make Austin safer.