Opinion
Is politricks killing our community?
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West Sider Renna Thomas wants fellow residents to demand more of elected officials.
Opinion
Activist urges politicians to choose Blake Seryce
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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.
Opinion
Shots fired
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There’s yet another shooting in Austin, and one resident says enough is enough.
Opinion
Community groups urge CPS to halt all school actions
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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.
Opinion
Honoring the anniversary of Brown v Board of Education
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago) urges residents to keep fighting for equal education for all.
Opinion
Do you want to be a part of the solution?
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Local resident Terry Redmond challenges fellow West Siders to make Austin the beautiful place it can be.
Opinion
New proposed high school yet another slap in the face to African-American students
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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.
Opinion
What’s really going on?
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Longtime resident Renna Thomas urges West Siders to support those organizations offering services to everyone in the community rather than just a select few.
Opinion
Protest march planned for Thursday in Austin
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Parents and teachers will march from DePriest School to the now-closed Emmet Elementary to put the spotlight on standardized testing and the right for students to opt out.