Opinion
Neighborhood groups want the needs of CPS student put first
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They urge the Chicago Teachers Union to drop its push for 4 percent raises.
Opinion
Minister urges state lawmakers and the governor to boost education funding
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Rev. Ira J. Acree wants elected officials to better fund West Side schools.
News
Former village manager wants to make permanent his new job as 28th Ward alderman
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Jason Ervin, newly appointed to serve out the rest of retired Ald. Ed Smith’s term, aims to beat opponents Carmelita Earls and William Siegmund.
News
Austin Coming Together hears education concerns at listening event
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West Side residents are invited to another session Feb. 15th to share their views. The group also elected its first board of directors today.
Opinion
The billionaire boys club and public education
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Dwayne Truss urges West Side residents to stop the Illinois General Assembly from acting on a bill he says will hurt Austin schools. Attend an emergency meeting this Saturday at 10 a.m. at 5660 W. Madison St.
News
Faith is at the center of local program for kids
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The students who attend Circle 4 Success learn about themselves and God. It’s part of the Circle Urban Ministries.
News
Some Austin schools lack libraries
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Illinois has been hit harder than other states when it comes to funding of libraries. Find out which West Side public school doesn’t have one.
News
State lawmakers expect busy spring
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AustinTalks talked with Sens. Don Harmon and Kimberly Lightford, and Reps. Camille Lilly and La Shawn Ford about what they think will happen this month as the Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield for the veto session.
News
CPS adds after-school programs to the chopping block
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West Belden Elementary School may have to shut down the activities by mid-year. A number of Austin students attend the charter school.
News
Austin schools lag behind on CPS report cards
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But education experts caution about reading too much into the internal ratings.