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Rep. Ford indicted on bank fraud charges
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Ford sent out an email Thursday afternoon announcing he’s planning to meet with constituents Friday at his office, 5104 W. Chicago Ave.
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New liquor store likely coming to West Madison
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The public has until Dec. 17 to submit feedback about the proposed Austin business.
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Youth organizations demand alternatives to juvenile detention centers
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Elected officials joined the advocates at the Nov. 19 meeting at La Follette Park Field House to hear about the benefits of mentoring and youth councils.
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New stage play ‘Karma’ opens in Austin
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The performance at Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church, 5700 W. Midway Park, addresses the real-life issues of family dysfunction and the characters’ journeys of learning to cope and mend relationships through compassion, forgiveness and honesty.
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West Side women encouraged to seek screening, exams for breast cancer
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There are many services in and outside the Austin community that provide free or reduced cost exams and mammograms to detect and treat breast cancer early.
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At Peace Tournament, mayor, West Side aldermen call for more activities for Austin youth
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The Nov. 17 basketball game, sponsored by NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas and CeaseFire, brought together rival gang members with the hope of ending conflict on the streets.
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West Side protests U.S. Bank closing
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Its West Division branch is slated to close today, and leaders and members of the community say they’re angry representatives didn’t properly notify the community.
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Chicago Chargers plead for help getting to championship
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The youth football players and cheerleaders have a chance to go to Tampa Bay, Fla., in December, but they need to raise $25,000 in just two weeks.
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IDOT close to second stage of Ike improvements, window for public input narrowing
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The Illinois Department of Transportation is considering 10 options that would widen the section of the Eisenhower Expressway through Austin. Residents still have time to submit feedback.
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Almost 90 percent of voters say Chicago should have an elected school board
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Advocates and some elected officials hope this will lead the legislature to change the law that allows the mayor to appoint all seven members.