News
Low-income Chicagoans eligible for $5 Divvy membership
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But there’s still no bike station in Austin or several of the city’s South and West side neighborhoods.
News
Don’t be left in the dark about city’s next budget
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The Chicago Westside Branch of the NAACP will hold a community meeting June 23rd. The late Mayor Harold Washington’s budget director will be one of the featured speakers.
News
Cook County commissioner unveils plan to end gun violence
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Residents shared their experiences at the event organized by Richard Boykin. Another meeting will take place June 13.
News
Chicago DUI checkpoints target Austin
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A Chicago Tribune investigation found that 84 percent of road stops were scheduled in areas populated mostly by minorities, although other parts of the city with more drunk-driving related crashes were largely ignored by police.
Community
Anti-violence event Saturday
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Anyone who’s lost a loved one to violence on the streets of Chicago is invited to an event April 25th.
News
Bike-sharing program bypasses West Side – again
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Austin still doesn’t have a Divvy station, and that’s not right, says Ald-elect Chris Taliaferro.
Opinion
Think hard as you cast your vote
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One Austin woman urges West Siders to carefully weigh the options when voting for mayor, alderman.
News
West Side blues musician portrayed on the big screen
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The story of Larry Taylor’s musical family will be depicted as they struggled to survive in Chicago during the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Community
West Side lawmaker wants to ban red light cameras
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Rep. La Shawn Ford recommends that a task force be created to study the best practices and require Chicago to show it can improve its system.
News
Some Austin properties appear on city’s new ‘problem landlord’ list
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The Chicago Tribune reports that one tenants rights group questions why the city’s largest owners aren’t listed.