News
Minimum wage hike could impact many in Austin
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The Illinois Senate will hold a hearing March 5 to consider legislation that would increase the hourly pay from $8.25 to $10 by July 1, 2016.
News
Austin residents without water for more than a week
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A West Side family was also without heat, despite their efforts to get help from the city.
News
Group working to unite Austin and Oak Park residents
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At a recent meeting, one woman urged people to support businesses on the West Side, while others encouraged volunteers to pitch in.
News
Family of man killed in Austin plans to resubmit evidence
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Lawyers for Freddie Wilson’s five children want more answers from the Independent Police Review Authority. The Chicago City Council recently approved a $4.5 million settlement.
Community
Interested in starting a business?
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Bethel New Life will soon start its next round of entrepreneurship classes. Learn more at the orientation meeting tonight at 5 p.m., 1140 N. Lamon.
News
“Zombie” properties haunt Austin
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The number of unmaintained foreclosed properties continues to be a problem on the West Side – and throughout the city, according to a new report by the Woodstock Institute.
News
New charter school approved for Austin
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Some residents object to CPS giving its conditional approval less than a year after four public schools closed in the neighborhood.
Business
Couple buys Subway franchise on West Side to inspire change
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The grand opening for the eatery, at the corner of Pulaski Road and Lake Street, will be some time in February.
Austin
Celebrate Martin Luther King Sunday at 3 p.m.
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Discuss how to continue Rev. King’s Poor People’s campaign at Sankofa Cultural Arts Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave.
News
Still no Divvy bike stations in Austin
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Some residents voice frustration that none of the city’s 400 stations is located in Chicago’s most-populated neighborhood, but that could change.