BUILD Chicago
Local teens wow audience at public speaking contest
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High schools won scholarships for taking part in the BUILD’s third-annual event – and brought some audience members to tears with their compelling stories.
1963 Voting Rights Act
The right to vote takes center stage at Austin Town Hall
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West Side residents recall how long and hard African-Americans battled for their rights at the polling place and urged others to keep up the fight.
37th Ward
Two elected officials square off in 29th Ward committeemen race
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s name appears on Tuesday’s primary ballot, while state Rep. La Shawn Ford is running as a write-in candidate.
Ald. Emma Mitts
West Side Democrats urging high turnout for March 15 primary
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Early voting continues through Monday, while polls on Election Day will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
The community ponders Chicago’s lack of investment in Austin
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West Side residents, leaders who met last week at the 15th District police headquarters said city officials have to get serious about economic development or residents will continue to flock to Oak Park to eat, shop.
art
Art show features work by youth affected by violence
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The Austin-based BUILD held an art show last weekend, where a variety of pieces were featured and money raised for the nonprofit that works with youth on Chicago’s West and South sides.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Youth, Chicago police discuss bridging the gap
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Teens talked at Saturday’s meeting about their fear of officers, while 15th District Commander Dwayne Betts vowed to break down the walls between the department and local residents.
Ald. Emma Mitts
Chicago Board of Ed approves consolidation of Austin High School campus
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Later this year, Austin Polytechnical Academy and Austin Entrepreneurship and Business Academy will close, while VOISE Academy will remain open.
Chicago
Youth, leaders offer solutions to violence
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About 50 students and community leaders from across Chicago gathered Saturday in Austin to discuss ways to make their neighborhoods safer.
flooding
Rain, rain, go away
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Austin residents recently learned ways to prevent flooding in their homes.