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Another West Side news outlet launches

By Cara Ball | April 9, 2015

The public is invited to learn more about The Westside Source 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11.

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Ald. Mitts, Stamps duke it out in first debate

By Reema Amin | March 27, 2015

The 37th Ward candidates drew distinct differences between themselves during the AustinTalks/Austin Weekly News-sponsored event.

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What do you want to ask the candidates?

By AustinTalks | March 20, 2015

Email austintalks@gmail.com the questions you think should be posed at the upcoming 29th and 37th Ward debates.

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Supporters of former police officer petition governor for his release

By Cara Ball | January 8, 2015

Friends, relatives and others working to free Howard Morgan hope Pat Quinn will act before he leaves office Jan. 12.

Community

Holiday party tonight at Columbus Park

By Austin Weekly News | December 17, 2013

All are welcome at the free event, which is hosted by the Austin Weekly News and its sister publication the Wednesday Journal.

Community

Sign up for this Saturday’s walk/run in Austin

By AustinTalks | August 15, 2013

Circle Family Health Care Network is teaming up with the Austin Weekly News, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford and Austin Coming Together to hold the second annual West Side Heart & Sole Family 5k Run/2 Mile Walk.

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Rep. Ford indicted on bank fraud charges

By AustinTalks | November 29, 2012

Ford sent out an email Thursday afternoon announcing he’s planning to meet with constituents Friday at his office, 5104 W. Chicago Ave.

Community

Shakespeare at Austin Town Hall Park Wednesday

By AustinTalks | July 31, 2012

The free Aug. 1 event will present a 3:30 p.m. performance of “The Taming of the Shrew,” one of many stops by the theater parks tour running through Aug. 19.

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Media, advocates discuss reporting of youth violence

By Ellyn Fortino | July 5, 2012

The June 28 meeting at Columbia College Chicago, sponsored by the Community Media Workshop, brought together journalists with youth and members from organizations to promote awareness and discuss ways to improve reporting the issues.

Community

Austin Green Team to honor West Side heroes Saturday

By AustinTalks | May 17, 2012

The 9:45 a.m. event is part of the group’s annual memorial brick ceremony.

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  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

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