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.
News
Parents, teachers tout Armstrong’s rising test scores in efforts to save school from closing
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Armstrong students moving in “leaps and bounds,” and the school should be removed from CPS’ potential closure list, advocates for keeping the school open say.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.