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The ongoing threat of violence

07.02.2014 Opinion

Teens yearn for some freedom this summer, but their concerned parents keep them close.

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Is politricks killing our community?

06.17.2014 Opinion

West Sider Renna Thomas wants fellow residents to demand more of elected officials.

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A goodbye to James Deanes

06.12.2014 Opinion

West Sider Dwayne Truss remembers his mentor and civic father.

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Activist urges politicians to choose Blake Seryce

06.11.2014 Opinion

Jim Allen wants the Austin resident and lawyer to replace state Rep. Derrick Smith, who was convicted Tuesday of bribery and will lose his seat in the Illinois House.

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Shots fired

05.30.2014 Opinion

There’s yet another shooting in Austin, and one resident says enough is enough.

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Community groups urge CPS to halt all school actions

05.28.2014 Opinion

Chicago Citizens United to Preserve Public Education also wants the district to nullify the turnaround efforts at Ronald E. McNair Elementary and two other schools.

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Honoring the anniversary of Brown v Board of Education

05.19.2014 Opinion

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago) urges residents to keep fighting for equal education for all.

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Do you want to be a part of the solution?

05.09.2014 Opinion

Local resident Terry Redmond challenges fellow West Siders to make Austin the beautiful place it can be.

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New proposed high school yet another slap in the face to African-American students

04.28.2014 Opinion

Local resident Dwayne Truss laments Mayor Rahn Emanuel’s plan and urges West and South Side residents to fight back for the sake of their children.

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What’s really going on?

04.25.2014 Opinion

Longtime resident Renna Thomas urges West Siders to support those organizations offering services to everyone in the community rather than just a select few.

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