education
Austin teacher chosen for national teaching fellowship
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Catalyst Circle Rock School teacher Nicholas Tomasso is one of 26 middle school teachers to be selected to participate in a national science teaching fellowship.
Teens teach others with their podcast
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Elijah Adams and Yafae Cotton, sophomores at Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School, have been producing a weekly podcast since the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools across the state.
News
Workers at three Austin nursing homes threaten to strike May 8
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SEIU Healthcare Illinois said workers delivered strike notices this week to administrators at The Austin Oasis, at 901 S. Austin Blvd.; Symphony of Chicago West, at 5130 W. Jackson Blvd.; and Mayfield Health Center, at 5905 W. Washington Blvd.
coronavirus
Dozens of Austin residents have died of COVID-19
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Eighty-two Austin residents have died since the pandemic hit earlier this spring, health officials said Saturday. The residents have ranged in age from 26 to 97 years old, with most deaths being of those over 60.
racial disparity
Austin targeted in new city campaign to fight COVID-19
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Austin is the only West Side neighborhood city officials are targeting in the campaign, which aims to address the disproportionate impact the global pandemic has had on African American communities. The city will host a tele-town hall for Austin residents this Saturday, April 25 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Austin Coming Together (@act.chicago) will live stream the town hall through its social media platforms.
Business
Austin businesses struggle to stay afloat
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The coronavirus has hit Austin businesses hard. Many are having trouble paying their bills and wonder if they’ll be able to reopen once the state’s stay-at-home order is lifted.
recovery
Stay-at-home order poses challenge for those in recovery
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There are programs available in Austin for people who want to continue treatment or seek help for the first time. Austin native Jerome McNutt, who’s been sober for 19 months, says he’s taking things one day at a time and encourages others to do the same. “This is a good time to get your life right.”
testing
Governor pledges more COVID-19 testing on West Side
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Four Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Chicago – including PCC Community Wellness Center, which operates two sites in Austin, and the Lawndale Christian Health Center – will expand testing on the West and South sides over the next several days to an additional 400 tests per day.
death
Coronavirus victim Adrew Betts remembered
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Longtime Austin resident, lover of barbecue and community leader Adrew Betts has died from complications of the coronavirus. The longtime member of Greater St. John Bible Church leaves behind three children, six grandchildren and many friends.
stay at home order
Austin’s top cop: Stay inside
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While fewer people are illegally gathering than before, 15th District Commander Yolanda Talley says residents must stop congregating outside. “People in our community need to take this a lot more seriously,” Talley said of the state’s nearly 3-week-old, stay-at-home order.