Community
High school students: Learn about Austin Polytechnical Academy
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Get information about attending the public school, located on the former campus of Austin High School, at a meeting next month at Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon.
News
Mario’s Butcher Shop settlement could impact Austin residents
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Customers of the store at 5817 W. Madison St. have until Oct. 29, 2010, to file a claim as part of a class-action lawsuit.
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Meeting provides few answers on CTA’s budget
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Chicago Transit Authority officials say there will be no fare increases and bus routes won’t be eliminated in 2011. Another public hearing on the new budget will be held Tuesday at CTA headquarters, 567 W. Lake St.
Community
Every Block A Village meets Tuesday
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Representatives from FEMA will be at the meeting at Rhema Word Church to explain how to apply for assistance if you suffered damages in the flood. Several other topics will be covered, including voting in the Nov. 2nd election and getting a new public high school in Austin.
News
Partnership between US Bank and West Side community may be in the works
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The Coalition to Save Community Banking will brief the West Side community on its efforts to reach a community benefits agreement with US Bank at an upcoming meeting. The coalition met this week with bank officials and elected officials. US Bank took over the branch offices of Park National Bank, which federal regulators shut down in fall 2009.
News
The New York Times spotlights Austin Polytechnical Academy
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A reporter for the Chicago News Cooperative will be following three honors students from Austin Polytechnical Academy this school year as they near graduation from the West Side high school.
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Convicted felon arrested in Austin
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Officers served a search warrant at the 40-year-old man’s house in the 4600 block of West Monroe. He was scheduled to appear in bond court today.
Community
Biking through Austin
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AustinTalks reporter Darryl Holliday spent Saturday afternoon riding through the neighborhood. Check out his ride.
News
West Side church turns place of strife into blooming garden
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Third Unitarian Church members want to expand the garden next year to include even more Austin residents.
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Austin YMCA to close its mental health program
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Officials say other organizations can better provide these services; the facility’s nearly 300 residency rooms will continue to be available.