News
Bank closing West Division branch
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Despite accusations the financial institution is abandoning the community, a spokeswoman said they hope to open a new location in Austin.
News
Local voters will get chance to weigh in on school board selection
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In many precincts across Austin, voters will be asked if Chicago should have an elected school board.
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.
Opinion
Fuzzy math? Austin advocate questions draft guidelines for school actions
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Dwayne Truss says the numbers CPS used to determine West Side schools’ space utilization do not add up, and the figures favor more funding for white students, less for African-Americans.
News
A spooky Halloween celebration in Austin
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The Oct. 25 event was held at the Austin Town Hall Park. More fun is yet to be had on the West Side. Read more to learn where you can celebrate Halloween tonight.
News
West Siders learn African dance, history
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The Friday night beginners’ course is one of multiple programs offered at the Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
Jazz in the sanctuary tonight
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The Oct. 27 event will be held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 5700 W. Midway Park. Tickets are $25.
News
West Siders attend Second Chance Banking event
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Last week’s financial literacy program was the first of multiple citywide events aimed to help residents learn to rebuild credit, buy homes and reduce dependency on currency exchanges. The next event is in Englewood Oct. 27.
News
Miss Black Austin Illinois to compete in preliminary pageant Saturday
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Shakari White will be representing the West Side at the 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 event at the Dusable Museum of African-American History. Tickets are still available.
Community
Cancer awareness and life enrichment workshop Saturday
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The 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 event will be held at the Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller Ave. Organizers ask that children not attend.