Community
West Side represented in Bud Billikin parade
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Hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans came out Saturday to celebrate what has become a pre-back-to-school event, the Bud Billikin parade. Check out our video.
News
Meeting set for tonight to discuss CPS
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A coalition of West Side groups that includes the NAACP, Westside Ministers Coalition and South Austin Coalition Community Council will share its recommendations about Chicago Public Schools’ selective enrollment/magnet school policy.
Opinion
The other black pride
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With Chicago holding one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country this weekend, Austin residents also celebrate. Read John Fountain’s latest commentary.
News
Some local leaders want to create an African-American business district
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Such an area could be modeled after other Chicago neighborhoods like Greektown and Chinatown, and attract tourists to Austin.
News
Lots of sole at Hau’t Boutique
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Sneaker and gear store keeps money in Austin and gives kids a place to go. It’s one of many locally owned businesses making a go of it on the West Side.