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Opinion

Think hard as you cast your vote

By Renna Thomas | April 1, 2015

One Austin woman urges West Siders to carefully weigh the options when voting for mayor, alderman.

News

Street cleaning begins today

By AustinTalks | April 1, 2014

Make sure you know the schedule for your area now that the city’s sweepers are out in full force.

Opinion

24th Ward man seeks to be next ward committteeman

By Wallace E. "Mickey" Johnson | March 16, 2012

Wallace E. “Mickey” Johnson asks for voters’ support in the March 20th primary. Ald. Michael D. Chandler is also seeking the post.

News

Residents seek answers, accountability in aldermen’s first 100 days

By Sarah Ostman | June 22, 2011

Just one of the four local leaders who represent Austin respond to the chance to detail their plans for the 24th, 28th, 29th and 37th Wards.

News

Chandler in, Dixon out in the 24th Ward

By Sarah Ostman | April 6, 2011

The former three-term alderman will return to the Chicago City Council in mid-May, along with many other new members.

News

The 24th Ward’s next alderman picked today

By AustinTalks | April 5, 2011

Voters will choose between Ald. Sharon Dixon and challenger Michael Chandler. Polls close at 7 p.m.

News

Incumbent touts small victories in the 24th Ward

By Sarah Ostman | April 4, 2011

Ald. Sharon Dixon hopes to hang onto the seat she won from her opponent four years ago. The election is Tuesday.

News

Few hundred complaints reported Feb. 22 in Austin-area wards

By Sarah Ostman | March 25, 2011

The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners said the issues they learned about were not out of the ordinary. Officials will be taking calls again April 5 when the runoff in the 24th Ward takes place.

News

Election continues in the 24th Ward

By Sarah Ostman | March 21, 2011

The ballot has been narrowed from 18 candidates to two. The current alderman, Sharon Dixon, faces Michael Chandler, who used to represent the area.

News

West Side candidates participate in one last forum

By Sarah Ostman | February 21, 2011

Polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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