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Residents of the 4600 block of West Jackson say outgoing 24th alderman is to blame.

Parents and community members learn tips on how to keep youth safe when they’re out of school.

An investigation by Crain’s Chicago Business raises questions about who benefited from the building of the retail giant’s first Chicago store.

The former three-term alderman will return to the Chicago City Council in mid-May, along with many other new members.

The April 9th show is sold out, but you can see some of the performers here on AustinTalks.

Voters will choose between Ald. Sharon Dixon and challenger Michael Chandler. Polls close at 7 p.m.

Thirty-one projects will get grants of $2,000 or $10,000 from The Chicago Community Trust.

Ald. Sharon Dixon hopes to hang onto the seat she won from her opponent four years ago. The election is Tuesday.

Michael Chandler hopes to regain his seat in Tuesday’s runoff. He wants another shot at representing South Austin and Lawndale.

Today, from 4 to 8 p.m., is the last day to see the Wired Art exhibition at the Austin Wellness Center, 4800 W. Chicago Ave. Admission is free.