Opinion
The love and loss of grandma
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Rasheena Fountain reflects on her grandmother’s warmth, with a message that all can learn from her values, which were seen in her garden and across the neighborhood.
Opinion
Congressman Davis weighs in on Sandy Hook tragedy
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U.S Rep. Danny K. Davis (D IL-7) calls to end gun violence following the Newtown, Conn. school shootings.
Opinion
Being black in America and CNN documentary
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John W. Fountain III. reflects on a television program about being African-American and writes about his own experiences.
News
Residents, architects gather to discuss Austin’s redevelopment
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At the Sweet Homes Chicago creative workshop Dec. 15, attendees learned about and critiqued the contests’ top entries, which propose ways to create a more self-sufficient community.
Community
Church seeking information about theft
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The Rev. Ira Acree is offering a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection to the Dec. 5 incident.
News
Rep. Ford supporters flood courtroom
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A group of more than 40 joined the state representative Downtown on Tuesday when he pleaded not guilty to 17 counts of bank fraud and other related charges.
News
West Side holiday parade and tree lighting
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Members of the community gathered Dec. 6 for the eighth annual event that took them down Madison Avenue and ended in front of the 15th District Chicago Police headquarters.
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
Community stands by Rep. Ford
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The Illinois state representative is due to be arraigned in court Tuesday morning. Some West Side residents say they don’t believe he’s guilty of the 17 counts of bank fraud against him.
Community
Austin’s Rev. Lewis Flowers dies
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The Chairman of the Westside Ministers Coalition died early Sunday morning.