Vision Zero Chicago
Pedestrian safety top concern in Austin
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Vision Zero Chicago recently held a meeting at Austin Town Hall to solicit feedback from West Side residents on how to make the roads safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
News
West Siders voice concerns over gun violence
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With more than 380 shootings recorded so far this year in Austin, residents and advocates gathered last week to discuss how to combat this longstanding problem.
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin
Austin residents express doubts about new soda tax
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The controversial penny-an-ounce sweetened beverage tax could be repealed next week by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. West Side residents discussed the controversial tax Wednesday at the North Austin Branch Library. The event was co-sponsored by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Westside Branch of the NAACP.
Austin
Eleven Austin schools who saw a bigger enrollment decline than expected won’t see more budget cuts this year
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That’s good news, though some advocates say West Side students continue to suffer from too little funding over the years.
chance the rapper
Austin high school to receive $100,000 from Chance the Rapper
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Michele Clark Academic Magnet Prep High School will receive the grant over three years from SocialWorks, Chance the Rapper’s education non-profit.
Opinion
Trump has put the focus on the wrong thing
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Columnist John W. Fountain III challenges society – especially those of us who are white – to get serious about dealing with racism.
election
Commissioner Boykin announces he will seek reelection to Cook County Board
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At a press conference Thursday, the first-term official said he had decided not to challenge Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
criminal justice
Austin residents attend restorative justice forum, voice concerns over local resources
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The forum, held at BUILD’s headquarter last weekend, addressed the healing practices that require community involvement to accomplish repair and re-entry for ex-offenders.
Opinion
Economic justice needed now
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford praises Austin business owners and urges banks to do a better job of supporting West Side businesses.
education
Austin’s Leland Elementary seeks community support in face of 10 percent funding cut
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West Side business owners, parents and social workers met last week in Oak Park to discuss the potential and challenges facing the school. The conversation was moderated by Reesheda Graham Washington, executive director of Community First Association and owner of the LIVE café, where the meeting was held.