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Austin Coming Together has a new leader
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The Rev. Reginald Bachus of Friendship Baptist Church replaced former executive director Amara Enyia.
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Remembering Austin police officer Clifton Lewis
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Marking one year since his death, Lewis’ fiance reflects on the fallen officer’s legacy.
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One year later, case remains open in shooting death of Austin police officer
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One gunman and a getaway driver were charged with first-degree murder, but police are still searching for a second gunman and another suspect.
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Residents, architects gather to discuss Austin’s redevelopment
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At the Sweet Homes Chicago creative workshop Dec. 15, attendees learned about and critiqued the contests’ top entries, which propose ways to create a more self-sufficient community.
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Austin residents ready to fight closures
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One woman urges residents at a recent community meeting to take more dramatic action to prevent West Side students from losing their schools.
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Rev. Flowers laid to rest
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Rev. Ira Acree and others mourn the lost of the longtime West Side leader.
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Rep. Ford supporters flood courtroom
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A group of more than 40 joined the state representative Downtown on Tuesday when he pleaded not guilty to 17 counts of bank fraud and other related charges.
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West Side holiday parade and tree lighting
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Members of the community gathered Dec. 6 for the eighth annual event that took them down Madison Avenue and ended in front of the 15th District Chicago Police headquarters.
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Be one of Santa’s helpers
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Help make an Austin child’s Christmas a little brighter by donating a gift. See the flyer for more details. The deadline is Dec. 12.
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Experts: Ford will still be able to serve West Side
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Political scientists and a fellow state lawmaker say the representative will be able to continue his work in the Illinois House despite his indictment.