Business
Couple buys Subway franchise on West Side to inspire change
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The grand opening for the eatery, at the corner of Pulaski Road and Lake Street, will be some time in February.
Opinion
It’s time for African-American businessmen and women to speak up
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Otherwise, the rest of the community won’t know what we’re doing – and the important role we play, writes one Austin business operator.
Community
Bethel New Life small business center open house
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The public can take a tour of the West Side’s Illinois Small Business Development Center Feb. 20 starting at 5 p.m.
News
New businesses opening up on West Side
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A Bethel New Life training program is providing funding and education to 30 entrepreneurs on Chicago’s West Side.
Community
Entrepreneurs to get help launching businesses
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The Bethel New LIfe program will provide owners training and up to $6,000 in start-up costs to help build up the business community on the West Side. The first informational workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. tonight at 1140 N. Lamon Ave.
News
Artists make jokes about Chicago’s neighborhoods
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Austin is featured in one of 42 “Slightly Insulting Posters,” which seem to be getting mixed reviews across the city.
News
Austin residents encourage unity to revive community
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Local leaders and advocates talk about solutions to the problems behind the violence plaguing the West Side. Some say building hope – like youth centers and community gardens – is a step toward finding peace.
Community
Austin celebrates Ed Bailey-Leola Spann Community Garden
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The official dedication Sept. 8 brought a crowd including representatives from various sponsoring businesses and organizations, state Rep. Camille Lilly and Ald. Deborah Graham.
News
ACT planning “innovation park” and arts district
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Working with Eco-Vidal Design and others, the Austin community coalition is looking for input on the project they hope will include the old Brach’s Candy factory.
News
MindBloom Preschool will not reopen in Austin
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The early childhood education program’s owner said her ideas were not accepted by the community, resulting in financial difficulties due to low enrollment.