Community
Austin residents invited to take part in quality-of-life plan
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Over the next several days, Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago will be holding the last set of community meetings in a year-long process to develop the improvement plan.
Community
Residents invited to work on quality-of-life plan for Austin
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The seven working groups will meet from Feb. 26 through March 7 at Austin Coming Together’s offices at 5049 W. Harrison. The working groups are: public safety, youth, housing, civil engagement, education, economic development and community narrative.
Austin Coming Together
West Siders narrow ideas they want to pursue to improve Austin
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Dozens of people working on a five-year, quality-of-life plan met last week to determine next steps. Austin Coming Together is leading efforts to produce the plan, which is expected to be unveiled this summer.
Opinion
Economic justice needed now
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford praises Austin business owners and urges banks to do a better job of supporting West Side businesses.
Austin
Can Blues tourism benefit the West Side?
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Join in on the discussion June 7 from 6 to p.m. An expert panel will explore the ways this rich tradition can help draw visitors to Austin.
Austin
Deadline approaching for Austin businesses to get funding under new city program
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Malcolm Crawford, head of the Austin African American Business Networking Association, urges business owners operating along the “Soul City Corridor” on Chicago Avenue to apply for the grants because they’re located in a retail thrive zone.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Getting the most out of West Side TIFs
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Activists, some elected officials continue to push for the taxpayer funds to be used to improve Austin.
News
Lawmakers: Rioting, looting in response to video would devastate West Side
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Elected officials hope peace and calm will continue as more people view the shooting footage.
News
Mitts holds first listening tour meeting
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The 37th Ward alderman will hold two more gatherings June 11 and 18 to discuss issues important to residents.
Community
Support a black-owned business this Saturday
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Participate in the Black Economic Empowerment Rally 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at Second Times the Charm Boutique, 5303 W. Chicago. Ave.