News
Tenants keep fighting for fixes at foreclosed apartment
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Residents have been fighting since April to have health and safety concerns addressed, but are still living in conditions that include broken windows, leaking ceilings and pests.
Community
Austin YMCA to close October 1
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In an Aug. 9 press release, the YMCA reported it will shut down services at the West Side location, moving members to the McCormick Tribune YMCA.
Opinion
Gabby Douglas’ hairdo and fried chicken shows slow progress
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Columnist John W. Fountain III. shares his opinion about two recent events saying, “We are so caught up in minute absurdities, we miss the big picture.”
News
West Siders march against violence and drugs
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The 24th annual event at the Healing Temple Church of God in Christ added an anti-violence message to its yearly “say no to drugs” parade.
News
Fate of police deployment, 911 responsiveness lawsuit uncertain
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A Cook County judge hear arguments last month in the lawsuit filed by the Illinois ACLU and Central Austin Neighborhood Association seeking the city to change the way it deploys police officers.
Community
Miss Illinois visits Austin Tuesday
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Megan Ervin will make a stop at Because I Care Inc., 5811 West Chicago Ave., at 11 a.m. Aug. 7 to talk to youth about healthy habits in urban communities.
News
Austin students go to jazz camp
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Last month’s two-week program at the University of Illinois at Chicago gave 150 students citywide the opportunity to practice skills, watch performances and develop new techniques.
Community
BUILD Inc. announces new home in Austin
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The organization that’s served at-risk Chicago youth for four decades is now providing services at 5100 W. Harrison St.
News
Local artists react to Chicago’s draft cultural plan
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While some express support for the city’s plan, others remain concerned the West Side was not singled out for specific projects.
News
Austin Town Hall hosts Dance in the Parks
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The free event featured professionals, as well as student performers from the Chicago Park District day camp program.