change
Residents urged to discuss policing on the West Side
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The Westside Writing Project and City Bureau are hosting workshops every Saturday for the next month starting April 23rd at Sankofa Cultural Center, 5820 W. Chicago.
Opinion
Political messenger with no message
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Austin business owner Malcolm Crawford longs for elected officials who deliver what the community has asked for.
News
Austin residents keep hope alive despite violence
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Homicides continue to plague the community, leaving many to wonder what’s being done to make the West Side safer.
News
West siders discuss issues with U.S. Rep. Danny Davis
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Topics raised by 7th Congressional District residents included an elected school board, violence and drug dealing.
Opinion
A voice in the community
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One longtime Austin resident says it’s time for the community to step up and take charge of the future.
Opinion
It’s time for change in 2013
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges the governor to establish a commission to create a plan to address poverty.
Community
Sweet Homes Chicago workshop Saturday
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The 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 event will be held at the Austin Public Library, 5615 W Race Ave. All ages are welcome to attend the workshop to discuss creative housing and neighborhood preservation in Austin.
Community
CPS revises selective school tiers
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The updates will go into effect next school year. Check out the OpenCity app. to see if you’re area has changed.
Opinion
West Side teacher demands change in Chicago’s schools
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Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson reflects on a recent incident in the lunchroom at a South Side school, which he says is an indication of a larger problem.
News
CTA train upgrades underway, improved bike lanes slated for Austin
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Watch the video to learn about changes being made to make it easier to commute in and around the West Side.