News
One family’s efforts to bring change
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While the owners of the Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center say operating their establishment is sometimes “taxing” on their entire family, they say they have seen its positive impact in Austin.
Opinion
Take action for a safer community
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Rickie P. Brown Sr., president of the West Side Historical Society, says the National Guard is not the answer to stopping violence; it’s up to residents and leaders to make changes to restore order and improve the quality of life for citizens.
Community
Clergy unite for peace, call for stricter gun laws
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In response to recent acts of violence across the city and nationwide, Chicago faith leaders met this week to discuss ways to prevent it and their plan for a petition drive next month.
News
National Night Out at Levine Park
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The Aug. 7 event brought hundreds of West Siders out to discuss ways to prevent crime and drugs in the community with activities for all to enjoy.
Community
Spots still available at St. Paul Lutheran School
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Classes start Aug. 28 for kindergarten through eighth grade at the Austin school celebrating 127 academic years.
Community
Austin girls learn to be leaders
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They ended the summer program that provided cultural, career-building and community service experiences with a Rites of Passage celebration Aug. 4.
News
Austin enjoys Shakespeare in the Parks
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The Aug. 1 performance of “The Taming of the Shrew” at Austin Town Hall was the third of 11 scheduled performances by the free citywide tour, which brought residents and visitors to the West Side neighborhood.
News
Tenants keep fighting for fixes at foreclosed apartment
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Residents have been fighting since April to have health and safety concerns addressed, but are still living in conditions that include broken windows, leaking ceilings and pests.
Community
Austin YMCA to close October 1
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In an Aug. 9 press release, the YMCA reported it will shut down services at the West Side location, moving members to the McCormick Tribune YMCA.
Opinion
Gabby Douglas’ hairdo and fried chicken shows slow progress
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Columnist John W. Fountain III. shares his opinion about two recent events saying, “We are so caught up in minute absurdities, we miss the big picture.”