Community
Saturday is deadline to sign up for Obamacare
|
If you need health insurance coverage for 2019, visit www.getcoveredillinois.gov or call (866) 311-1119 to sign up by Dec.15.
Community
Austin’s quality-of-line plan to be unveiled Saturday
|
After years of work involving dozens of West Side residents, the spotlight will be on the plan from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 15. The event – organized by Austin Coming Together – will be held at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
education
Michele Clark HS petitions for IB program
|
Michele Clark Principal Charles Anderson Jr. said many students who attend elementary school in Austin leave the community for high schools that offer an IB program, especially if they were already enrolled in the program. The hope is that having a high school program in Austin would keep some of those students in Austin.
Community
West Side children invited to holiday party Sunday
|
The Chicago Community Alliance will hold the event from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9th at the Garfield Park Golden Dome, 100 N. Central Park. Ald. Jason Ervin and state Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin are the hosts.
News
Candidates running for West Side aldermanic seats face challenges
|
The signatures filed by incumbent Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) have been challenged, while the petitions filed by Ald. Emma M. Mitts (37th) and Jason C. Ervin don’t face a challenge.
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Commissioner Brandon Johnson sworn in Monday
|
The newly elected commissioner and the rest of the Cook County Board is being sworn in Dec. 3 for four-year terms.
Community
Donate to winter clothing drive
|
The Loretto Hospital is collecting boots, coats, hats, gloves, shirts, pants, shoes and other clothing for its patients. There are drop boxes at the hospital, 645 S. Central Ave., and at 5120 W. Jackson Blvd.
election 2019
West Side aldermen face challengers in February election
|
Candidates filed to challenge incumbent Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), Chris Taliaferro (29th) and Emma Mitts (37th) in the Feb. 26h local elections.
Opinion
Commissioner Boykin bids farewell
|
Brandon Johnson will begin representing the 1st District on the Cook County Board of Commissioners Dec. 3.
Community
Santa train, bus will be traveling through Austin
|
Don’t miss your chance to get a photo with Santa when the specially decorated train and bus make their stops on the West Side.