News
Austin has second most fatal and serious pedestrian accidents
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Experts say the size and structure of specific streets, along with attitudes could be the cause.
Community
Entrepreneurs to get help launching businesses
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The Bethel New LIfe program will provide owners training and up to $6,000 in start-up costs to help build up the business community on the West Side. The first informational workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. tonight at 1140 N. Lamon Ave.
News
West Side high school students register to vote
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The schools took part in a citywide effort to get young voters registered before the Oct. 9 deadline. While that date has passed, you can visit the Illinois Board of Elections web site to learn about the grace period, which ends Nov. 3.
Community
5th annual College Youth Centers Fair Saturday
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The 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20 event will take place at ICE Lawndale Theaters, 3330 W. Roosevelt Rd.
News
Action Now gains support for plan to rehab abandoned buildings
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The Rebuild Chicago initiative aims to crack down on crime associated with empty structures and help raise values by turning them into rental properties. West Siders can attend an Oct. 25 meeting to learn more.
Community
West Siders invited to attend financial services event Saturday
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The free session will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 in the 15th District Chicago Police Department community room, 5701 W. Madison Ave.
Community
Rep. Ford asks “What are the people in Austin to do?”
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In a letter to AustinTalks, the state lawmaker responds to the recent YMCA closing by calling on the governor to make it a priority to fight for the West Side.
Community
Austin teen brings poetry to Chicago schools – and beyond
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In a recent Chicago Tribune story, 19-year-old Malcolm London shares his passion for the written word and tells his story from growing up on the West Side to his recent appearance on national television.
Austin
Halloween party at St. Paul Luthern School
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The 6 p.m. Oct. 31 event sponsored by Roman Morrow and Divinely Orchestrated will offer a safe place for families to go for games, food, treats and more.
News
West Side leaders call for new YMCA location at emergency meeting
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Residents and advocates met Monday to discuss why closing the Austin center is harmful to the community. An 11 a.m. protest is planned at the Y’s Downtown headquarters Thursday.