Opinion
New proposed high school yet another slap in the face to African-American students
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Local resident Dwayne Truss laments Mayor Rahn Emanuel’s plan and urges West and South Side residents to fight back for the sake of their children.
Opinion
What’s really going on?
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Longtime resident Renna Thomas urges West Siders to support those organizations offering services to everyone in the community rather than just a select few.
News
Chicago Board of Education votes to fire teachers, staff at McNair
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The school will be turned over later this year to non-profit operator AUSL.
News
Local church to host special dinner in May
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St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy in Oak Park will put on the event as part of The Chicago Community Trust’s On The Table project.
Community
Free health and wellness seminar Saturday
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Sista’s of the Hood and Father, Families in Transition have organized the event, which will be held at the Austin Community Resource Center, 501 N. Central Ave.
News
Chicago media shine spotlight on Austin homicides
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The deaths of 20-year-old Tiara Groves and 57-year-old Maurice Harris are two of several examined.
News
West Side students plan, fund their own college tour
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Fourteen students from Legal Prep Charter School are visiting several schools this week during their spring break.
Community
Mentoring recruitment fair set for Saturday
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Circle Urban Ministries will host host the event from 10:30 a.m. t0 12:30 p.m. at its Austin campus, 118 N. Central Ave.
Community
Walk/run club starts Saturday in Austin
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The group will meet at 8 a.m. by the Columbus Park Refectory. Some participants will be training for the Chicago Marathon as part of the Team World Vision and Austin/Chicago team.
Community
Free camp offeed to teens next week
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Call now to register for the Austin Dream Makers’ spring break program.