Paul Robeson
Third Unitarian Church celebrates life, legacy of Paul Robeson
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He was remembered as a charismatic singer, actor and activist who spoke out against racism throughout his life.
29th Ward
Another neighborhood school tests positive for lead
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The devices that tested high have been turned off at three Austin schools – Ella Flagg Young, Lewis and Spencer. Other West Side schools must still be tested.
News
Vacant properties in Austin and throughout city available for acquisition
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Nearly 200 buildings in the 28th, 29th and 37th wards are on the list out of almost 2,000 citywide.
investment
Local official wants to increase investments in Chicago neighborhoods
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City Treasurer Kurt Summers visited Austin earlier this summer as he tours the city’s neighborhoods to push his “77 Proud” initiative.
Build Inc.
Austin groups receive grants
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Youth Can Chicago, Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development, and Hope Institute Learning Academy are among 20-some Chicago organizations working with youth to receive funding from the Emerson Collective.
youth boxing
Family-owned West Side business launching youth boxing program
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The Ahmeds hope to be have an Austin location, next to their liquor store in the 5900 block of West Division, up and running by November.
budget
West Side schools facing budget cuts for upcoming year
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Find out how your school will fare under the new spending plan CPS just released to principals.
Austin
Two more die in Austin in separate shootings over the weekend
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Nearly 40 people have been killed in Austin so far this year as shooting deaths across the city continue to climb compared to last year.
term limits
Former governor brings mayoral term limit petition drive to Austin
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Pat Quinn asked members of the South Austin Coalition Community Council to sign onto his referendum ballot proposal that seeks to limit Chicago’s mayor to two terms.
News
Lead found in some Chicago parks drinking fountains
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High levels have not been found in the handful of Austin facilities officials have tested so far, according to documents obtained by WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio.