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State funds to be used to study possible improvements to North Avenue

A $225,000 planning grant will focus on the stretch of road between Central and Oak Park avenues.

Every day, the Chicago Police Department receives 20 to 40 reports of domestic violence from the West Side’s 11th and 15th Districts.

The Space to Grow initiative at George Leland Elementary creates outdoor space that benefits West Siders’ health and the environment.

West Side youth now have the opportunity to experience the long tradition of scouting.

Chicago residents may cast their ballots the next few weeks in one of 51 sites.

More than 50 people gathered Monday outside McNair Elementary to announce a campaign to get the issue on the February ballot.

Chicago’s 1-year-old bike-sharing program will be expanding to the West Side.

If you want to vote in the Nov. 4 elections, you have until tonight at midnight to get registered online.

The Westside branch of the NAACP will hold workshops Aug. 18 and 20 about how to run for office.

All Hands on Deck airs Fridays from 5 to 5:30 p.m. on CAN-TV Channel 21.