News
Some Austin school test scores on the rise
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Five elementary schools received awards, but the high schools are still among the lowest performing in the area.
News
New affordable senior housing complex accepting applications
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The West Side facility, named after community activist Enola Dew, recently opened.
Community
Collins still refusing to take furlough days
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Most county employees have gone without pay to stave off more layoffs.
News
San Miguel’s 5th annual School Rocks! fundraiser a success
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Officials also celebrate the Austin campus’ test scores, which are the best in the school’s history.
News
Four Austin residents celebrate 100 years
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The women, who live at the Jackson Square Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, were presented with certificates from the state of Illinois to commemorate the milestone.
Community
New book honors Austin mom
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Although Gale Cincotta died in 2001, she is remembered today for her own grassroots attempts to Occupy Wall Street nearly three decades ago.
News
Activists, young people discuss reform at juvenile justice forum
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Many ideas exchanged about how to keep young people out of trouble in Austin, which has the third highest number of teen arrests in the city.
Community
Missing teen’s birthday inspires a call to action
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Yasmin Acree’s family and local ministers urge police to stay vigilant, both on her case and the recent robberies and assaults on the West Side.
Community
Austin group joins ACLU in lawsuit against city
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The suit contends the Chicago Police Department doesn’t properly staff minority neighborhoods.
Opinion
West Side activist honored
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Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell signals out Jacqueline Reed, who after 23 years has stepped down from the Westside Health Authority.