News
Too few grocery stores cause for concern
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In the wake of the news that Whole Foods will open in Englewood, some West Side residents wonder when more full-service grocers will come to Austin.
News
Rep. Ford visits T-shirt making venture in Austin
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The state lawmaker wants to encourage more businesses to open and operate on the West Side.
News
Community brainstorms vision for 29th Ward
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Residents asked to attend two more meetings this fall to develop plan for the future.
Community
Softball helps keeps youth safe
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Opening day for the peace league is tonight at Moore Park.
News
CPS votes to close 50 schools, four in Austin
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More than 3,000 Austin students will be affected by the closings, which the Chicago Board of Education approved Wednesday.
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Schools pitted against each other in fight to remain open
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At the final hearing for Armstrong and May, supporters said they felt like they were having to criticize other schools.
News
Emmet parents, teachers make last plea to CPS officials
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After two community meetings and last Wednesday’s public hearing, friends of Emmet now have to wait for CPS’ final school closing list expected May 22.
News
Community, elected official say Key School should move to Douglass – not Ellington
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In the last CPS-held meeting for Key school before the anticipated May 22 finalized school closing list, residents presented an alternative plan.
Community
Unruly teens have West Side aldermen worried
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Parents of children who break curfew could be subject to mandatory counseling sessions.
News
Austin overlooked in mayor’s strategic vision for seven Chicago neighborhoods
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West Side communities did not receive any funding out of the $3 billion pot for economic development and growth.