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West Side leaders call for new YMCA location at emergency meeting

By Patrick Smith | October 10, 2012

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.

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Community reacts to YMCA member center closure

By Ellyn Fortino | August 21, 2012

Some say the Oct. 1 closing will have a negative impact on the community, but a YMCA spokeswoman says the nearby Logan Square member center and services at Horatio May Community Academy will satisfy residents’ needs.

Community

San Miguel Chicago’s Gary Comer campus to close at end of school year

By AustinTalks | March 2, 2012

The school’s closure comes after unsuccessful attempts to raise funds required to continue operation.

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Douglass Local School Council looking for new principal

By Ellyn Fortino | December 15, 2011

Some have concerns the school, already on academic probation, could be slated for closure if its new leader can’t make improvements.

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Nine Austin schools meet CPS criteria for shutdown

By Ellyn Fortino | November 22, 2011

While test scores for area schools have improved, some are still at risk.

Community

Rally planned Saturday to stop post office closings

By Elce Redmond | August 26, 2011

Closures would be a blow to low-income neighborhoods, advocates say.

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Fate of Austin high school confuses some

By Austin Weekly News | March 11, 2011

Parents and students are still sorting out what happened last week and the future of Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy.

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Three high schools will continue on Austin campus

By Austin Weekly News | March 3, 2011

The 5-year-old Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy will transition from a contract school to one run by Chicago Public Schools at the end of this school year.

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