The three winners – a 3rd grader and two 4th graders – each received a trophy and certificate as well as a goodie bag. This is the 25th year the American Women/Austin have held their Great American Spelling Bee.
News
Two Austin high school students win Posse Foundation scholarships
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Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School seniors Lamaria Johnson and Tanzanikia Taylor were recently awarded four-year scholarships that cover all tuition costs.
health
Fresh market popup returns to Austin this weekend
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The three-day event will be held at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. Friday’s hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday’s hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday’s hours will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
drugs
Emergency meeting held to raise awareness about opioid epidemic
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and Congressman Danny Davis brought together representatives from a number of groups fighting the opioid epidemic on the West Side.
Opportunity Zone
U.S. Secretary of Housing Ben Carson tours Austin nonprofit
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The Trump official visited a program operated by By The Hand Club for Kids, which is located in an Opportunity Zone. Businesses and groups that invest in Opportunity Zones are eligible for tax breaks under the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
News
West Side teens share life stories during inspiring night
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Five teens were awarded college scholarships by a panel of judges in BUILD Chicago’s 14th annual speech contest.
second chance
‘Second chance’ funding helps prisoners return to society
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Congressman Danny Davis, state Rep. La Shawn Ford and others gathered earlier this month to advocate for more funding for prisoners being released back into society. This month marks the 11th anniversary of the federal Second Chance Act, which Davis helped push through Congress.
health care
Health clinic opens in Austin
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PCC Parkside Family Health Center is the 12th PCC health clinic and represents $1.7 million in investment, said Robert J. Urso, president and CEO of PCC Community Wellness Center. “We’re grateful for the privilege to serve this community and deepen our commitment to the West Side.”
election 2019
Austin students served as judges for historical election
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Twelve students from Orr Academy High School, including three Austin teens, worked the polls on April 2.
education
West Side high school to get International Baccalaureate program
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No longer will Austin students have to leave the West Side to continue or start their IB education at the high school level. Michele Clark High School will receive $200,000 in next year’s budget to begin implementing the rigorous program offered in more than 146 countries.
election 2019
Mayoral candidate Lightfoot had West Side stage to herself
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Former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot answered questions about a number of issues before a crowd of a few hundred West Side residents on March 28. Her opponent, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, was a no show at the mayoral forum held less than a week before the April 2nd runoff.