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Austin left out of new loan program to combat foreclosure

Otis Monroe says it’s time local residents find elected officials who do a better job of helping local residents make their community better.

PNC gets top marks from The Monroe Foundation, while Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Chase receive passing grades.

The task force, organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, will help coordinate assistance for distressed homeowners.

State Rep. La Shawn Ford wants independence – and jobs – for all.

Join the Austin Chapter of the Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign on Saturday on its foreclosure canvass.

No other Chicago neighborhood recorded as many housing units taken over by the bank from January 2010 through March 2011.

A seminar on Saturday at Bethel New Life will will show West Side residents how.

This commentary first appeared in The Black Truth News. Let us know what you think.

Readers respond to John W. Fountain’s last column with hope. Tell us what you think.

The West Side community is invited to a public reception 10 a.m. Friday, at Madison Street and Austin Boulevard.