Opinion
Congressman Davis backs state lawmakers’ vote on mandatory minimum bill
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The earliest the legislation could be considered by the Illinois General Assembly is in January.
News
Austin youth center hosts open house
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The 11-year-old program has been a haven for many, including Sebastian Longstreet, who shared his story at last week’s event.
News
Local leaders urge West Side men to become more involved
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Ald. Jason Ervin brought Austin area males together to insist more community participation.
News
Austin legislator says getting laws passed to help the West Side may prove difficult
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Rep. La Shawn Ford will push for legislation to help ex-offenders and get an elected school board, but winning approval of these measures will be challenging even with a Democrat-controlled legislature.
Community
Congressman Davis seeks hearing on abandoned properties
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A recent federal report finds that taxpayers are paying for the surge in vacant properties.
News
West Side congressman has to pay election fines
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U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and other candidates running for election must settle up if they want their names to appear on the March 20th ballot.
Opinion
Where are Austin’s street festivals, outdoor events?
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One local resident urges local elected officials to make sure the city’s most-populated neighborhood benefits from summer celebrations. What do you think?
News
Young moms find new life in Austin
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Local officials and West Side residents celebrate a facility for teen mothers and their children.
News
Job training participants worry federal cuts will harm their program
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U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, Ald. Walter Burnett and others visited the Greater West Town Community Development Project and urged Congress to restore funding.
News
Bank kicks off investment on West Side
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U.S. Bank and The Coalition to Save Community Banking celebrated Friday reaching agreement over how to continue the work of now-closed Park National.