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Bank officials attend lively town hall meeting on foreclosure
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West Side residents pushed US Bank to set up a fund to deal with the growing problem, but officials say they can’t promise $25 million right now.
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Elected officials take a foreclosure tour in Austin
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The West Side community is invited to a town hall meeting tonight at 6:30 at Hope Community Church to disclose the growing problem of abandoned and boarded-up houses.
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Drum corps provides Austin youth with music and mentoring
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More than 40 youth, as young as 4 and as old as college-age, belong to Exodus, performing around the city.
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Banking on Shawn Banks
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The 19-year-old West Side entertainer has learned from his time in jail and wants to make a living as a rapper, stand-up comic and event host. Supporters say he brings a message of hope wherever he performs.
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Seniors from Austin will be inducted into city’s Hall of Fame
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Three Austin residents who’ve served their West Side community for decades are among those being honored Saturday by Mayor Daley.
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High school teacher celebrates a golden moment
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Michele Clark math instructor is one of 10 teachers in the Chicago area to receive the coveted Golden Apple Award this spring.
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New community garden offers more than food
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High school students working on Harambee Garden earn service hours and learn the value of helping others.
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Bethel New Life celebrates 30 years on the West Side
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The non-profit organization has helped tens of thousands since starting in a three-flat apartment building. The $15.5 million social service agency employs nearly 300 and has 400 volunteers.
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Austin’s farmers market cancelled
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Chicago’s largest neighborhood will miss out on buying fresh fruits and vegetables from farm cooperatives this summer. But at least one Austin resident is willing to find a new location for the market, which was set to begin July 10.
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The West Side takes back the streets next month
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Every Wednesday night in June, residents will stand on corners throughout the West Side neighborhood to show they care about the community and want to be safe.