Austin Community
Local official wants to reopen Metra stop in Austin
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State Rep. Ford wants to re-open a station at Lake and Central, but officials say it could cost millions.
theater
Local actor devoted to bringing theater to Austin
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Daryl Satcher is directing his play “Mr. Mars Meets Ms. Venus” through Oct. 22nd at ESO Theater, 5401 W. Madison.
News
Vacant Emmet school draws interest as “community health campus”
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But some residents question whether the proposal is a “done deal” at the site of the vacant building at 5500 W. Madison St. Another meeting is planned.
Austin
Local theater partners with history group to educate Austin on the importance of childcare
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The Working Women’s History Project in partnership with the Lookingglass Theater held a panel earlier this month at Third Unitarian Church.
Chicago Public Schools
CPS strike averted with minutes to spare
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Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis announced the tentative contract agreement late Monday night.
Chicago Public Schools
State lawmaker launches online petition to avert CPS strike
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Teachers could be out of the classroom as early as Oct. 11 if talks between the Chicago Teachers Union and officials aren’t successful.
News
Austin’s gun buy-back event nets a few dozen firearms
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The Chicago Police Department distributed more than $4,000 in gift cards at last weekend’s event held at St. Martin de Porres Parish.
News
Community shows its support of 5K walk, run
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More than 200 people participated in last weekend’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. event, which celebrated the West Side and all it has to offer.
Event
County commissioner’s “endangered population” listening tour stops in Austin
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Local residents expressed frustration over the lack of resources and attention paid to the West Side. Elected officials must do more, they said.
men's health
Dozens of men turn out for health fair
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The West Side Men’s group hosted last weekend’s event, which featured information from physicians and included free health screenings.