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Opinion

Congressman Davis backs state lawmakers’ vote on mandatory minimum bill

11.13.2013 Opinion

The earliest the legislation could be considered by the Illinois General Assembly is in January.

11.07.2013 Opinion

There are a lot of successes that need to be celebrated, writes longtime resident Dwayne Truss.

11.03.2013 Opinion

Apostle John T. Abercrombie defends his work as a pastor, businessman and advocate for the West Side.

10.29.2013 Opinion

Children suffer, our communities are in bad shape, and we are in crisis, writes one former Austin resident.

10.23.2013 Opinion

Local resident Renna Thomas issues a challenge to West Side ministers and people of faith.

10.08.2013 Opinion

One longtime Austin resident says it’s time for the community to step up and take charge of the future.

10.04.2013 Opinion

29th Ward leader Deborah Graham urges residents to get involved in planning Austin’s future.

10.03.2013 Opinion

All are invited Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Henry H. Nash Elementary School’s accomplishment.

08.30.2013 Opinion

Joe English raises questions about the way the Chicago Tribune portrays the West Side. What do you think?

07.16.2013 Opinion

The Trayvon Martin case doesn’t surprise, but it wounds, writes commentator John W. Fountain III.

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Check out the CTA's holiday train this week. It will be traveling through Austin Dec. 12 and 13 some time between 3 to 7 p.m. and on Dec. 14 between 1 and 8 p.m. For more exact times, click here.

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