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.
News
Local politicians urge new governor to help Austin
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Bruce Rauner should focus on job creation and improving education on the West Side, they say.
News
37th Ward hopefuls want to invest in schools, jobs
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Four candidates are collecting signatures to challenge longtime Ald. Emma Mitts, who is seeking re-election Feb. 24.
News
Business owners support one of their own
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Customers flocked to Lake Street and Pulaski Road last weekend to support the owners of a Subway shop that opened in November.
Business
Couple buys Subway franchise on West Side to inspire change
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The grand opening for the eatery, at the corner of Pulaski Road and Lake Street, will be some time in February.