News
Mitts looks to create safe harbor in 37th Ward
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The longtime alderman discussed several issues at her annual state of the ward address last week.
News
West Siders to Ald. Taliaferro: Vote no on property tax increase
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Dozens of 29th Ward residents attended a town hall earlier this week to voice their concern about Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s spending plan for 2016.
Community
Ald. Chris Taliaferro to hold budget meeting
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29th Ward residents are invited to the Oct. 20 event, which will be held at the Columbus Park Refectory.
News
Some Austin schools to lose more money
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Because fewer students showed up on enrollment day, there will be more funding cuts on the West Side.
News
West Side aldermen start to weigh in on mayor’s 2016 budget
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The Chicago City Council will hold hearings next month before voting on the spending plan.
Community
Budget town hall this week
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State lawmakers Camille Lilly and Don Harmon will lead the discussion 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Austin Town Hall.
Opinion
Do West Side’s black leaders believe in public education or mass incarceration?
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A longtime Austin resident urges his neighbors to advocate for their West Side schools, not charters.
News
Austin schools brace for layoffs, cuts
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See how your school could fare under CPS’ proposed budget for 2015-2016.
News
Budget crisis starting to hit Austin
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The Democrat-controlled legislature and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner still don’t have a new state spending plan.
Community
New state budget could have dire consequences for West Side
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The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus will hold rallies today to discuss how Austin families could be affected.