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Austin aldermen author few citywide ordinances
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Most legislation sponsored by the West Side City Council members affects just their individual wards.
Community
Austin featured in ‘Violence hits home for aldermen’
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In the Sept. 16 Chicago Sun-Times piece, Ald. Emma Mitts and others express concerns about living in communities plagued by violence.
News
West Side officials, residents target illegal scrap metal recyclers
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An increase in thefts citywide has prompted five aldermen to push for changes to the city’s municipal code.
News
West Siders take part in healthy living walking challenge
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Saturday’s event, sponsored by the Westside Health Authority and Ald. Emma Mitts, featured a three-mile walk and other activities to keep participants moving.
News
Ald. Mitts looking to ban sagging pants
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If passed, the city’s indecent exposure ordinance would be amended to prohibit wearing pants three inches below the hip in public places.
News
Primary election candidates come to Bethel New Life
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The forum gave West Side voters an opportunity to learn about contenders whose names will appear on the March 20 ballot.
Community
West Side aldermen keep pay raises
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The Chicago Tribune recently reported many alderman don’t refuse optional annual pay increases and some haven’t taken furlough days along with city workers who were required to do so through last June.
News
West Side aldermen mum about their menu money
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An analysis of how Austin’s council members distributed their funds last year shows some went unused.
Community
La Follette Park to get new track, football and soccer fields
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Nearly $2 million, donated by a consortium of public-private donors and a matching grant from the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation, will pay for the artificial turf.
News
Austin begins to dig out and the questions begin
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At least one local official wonders when West Side streets will be cleared and criticizes city officials for diverting snow removal equipment.