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Be one of Santa’s helpers
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Help make an Austin child’s Christmas a little brighter by donating a gift. See the flyer for more details. The deadline is Dec. 12.
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Experts: Ford will still be able to serve West Side
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Political scientists and a fellow state lawmaker say the representative will be able to continue his work in the Illinois House despite his indictment.
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Rep. Ford indicted on bank fraud charges
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Ford sent out an email Thursday afternoon announcing he’s planning to meet with constituents Friday at his office, 5104 W. Chicago Ave.
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New liquor store likely coming to West Madison
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The public has until Dec. 17 to submit feedback about the proposed Austin business.
Community
First vote passed to give CPS more time to announce school changes
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Despite protests by Chicagoans who travelled to Springfield to make their voices heard, the measure was approved by the Illinois House Executive Committee. The House and Senate will still have to vote before it can be signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn.
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Youth organizations demand alternatives to juvenile detention centers
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Elected officials joined the advocates at the Nov. 19 meeting at La Follette Park Field House to hear about the benefits of mentoring and youth councils.
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New stage play ‘Karma’ opens in Austin
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The performance at Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church, 5700 W. Midway Park, addresses the real-life issues of family dysfunction and the characters’ journeys of learning to cope and mend relationships through compassion, forgiveness and honesty.
Community
CPS revises selective school tiers
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The updates will go into effect next school year. Check out the OpenCity app. to see if you’re area has changed.
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West Side women encouraged to seek screening, exams for breast cancer
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There are many services in and outside the Austin community that provide free or reduced cost exams and mammograms to detect and treat breast cancer early.
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At Peace Tournament, mayor, West Side aldermen call for more activities for Austin youth
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The Nov. 17 basketball game, sponsored by NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas and CeaseFire, brought together rival gang members with the hope of ending conflict on the streets.