29th Ward
29th Ward residents asked to vote on community projects
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The last day to cast your vote is Saturday, June 4th. This is the first year West Siders have been asked to weigh in on how Ald. Chris Taliaferro will spend $700,000 in menu money.
Chicago City Council
Federal officials investigating check given to West Side alderman
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Jason Ervin, who represents the 28th Ward in the Chicago City Council, was not available for comment, but a spokesman confirmed the elected official is “Individual A” named in a criminal complaint filed against Franshuan Myles of Divine Praise Inc.
Chicago Public Schools
Thousands of dollars awarded to high school graduates by Austin congregation
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Third Unitarian Church celebrated the 17 students at a ceremony last weekend; this is the 42nd year they’ve doled out money to West Side residents.
Jane Addams-Hull House Museum
Revitalizing West Side focus of Jane Addams-Hull House initiative
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Community activists and social policy experts said the lack of investment continues today, making it even harder for Austin and other neighborhoods to thrive.
curfew
Teens reminded of curfew law as officials work to reduce violence
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The Cook County Board of Commissions recently approved a resolution that underscores the need for young people to stay indoors at night or face fines and required community service.
News
Austin residents participated in the third annual On the Table
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More than 40 West Siders gathered May 10th to discuss crime, jobs, litter and recreation as part of The Chicago Community Trust’s third annual event.
Austin Community
Austin students learn entrepreneurial skills through gardening
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Young people participating in Mercy Housing’s after-school and summer programs broke ground last weekend on a new garden that will provide fruits and vegetables to Kitchfix, a Chicago meal-delivery service that specializes in local and organic foods.
Anita Alvarez
Chief Johnson vows to improve Chicago Police Department, some skeptical in Austin
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AustinTalks has exclusive coverage of Wednesday’s town hall at Hope Community Church.
7th District
Annual competition inspires reflection on the power of art
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This year’s 7th district congressional contest showcased an array of work produced by high school students from Chicago’s West Side and nearby suburbs.
Eric Michael Dyson
The country’s first African-American president hasn’t done enough to fight racism, says a well-known black author
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In a speech at an Austin church last weekend, Eric Michael Dyson urged Obama to do more to help black Americans in the final months of his presidency.