News
Labor figure will be discussed Sunday at Third Unitarian Church
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Author William Adler will draw parallels between past and present labor struggles as he discusses his new book about Joe Hill.
Opinion
Residents and police need to work together
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One local woman observes stark differences between citizen and aldermanic involvement of two Chicago neighborhoods – Austin and Hyde Park/Kenwood/Oakland.
News
Chicago’s top cop talks crime
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Austin residents packed a meeting room earlier this week to hear Garry McCarthy’s take on fighting crime.
News
Hundreds stand in unity on Madison
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This year’s 100 Blocks & 100 Churches ended a month of prayer with a unity chain as West Side residents continue their fight against violence.
Opinion
Local resident wants journalists to do a better job of writing about the West Side
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Anna Friedman Herlihy objects to the way Chicago Tribune reporters compared Englewood to Austin. Find out what else she has to say.
News
West Side official is visiting White House today
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Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) tells NBC Chicago that his first priority is cleaning up the ward to attract new businesses and, most importantly, new jobs.
News
Community gears up for summer – and uptick in crime
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Starting tonight, residents in the 11th and 15th Police Districts will stand on street corners in June as part of the 100 Blocks & 100 Churches initiative.
News
More police to be deployed in Austin
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It’s not clear how many new officers will be assigned to the West Side starting Sunday.
News
Slain teen’s parents need your help
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Devin Dyer’s family is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in their 18-year-old son’s death.
Opinion
Still not convinced about staying
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Readers respond to John W. Fountain’s last column with hope. Tell us what you think.