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Proposed health care campus for Emmet site opposed by some residents

By Terry Dean | June 18, 2017

The bid process for the CPS property that has sit vacant for four years sparked intense criticism at a community meeting last week.

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Closed Austin schools up for redevelopment bid March 13

By Terry Dean | March 13, 2017

CPS is still trying to attract developers to re-purpose buildings shut in 2013.

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Vacant Emmet school draws interest as “community health campus”

By Terry Dean | October 13, 2016

But some residents question whether the proposal is a “done deal” at the site of the vacant building at 5500 W. Madison St. Another meeting is planned.

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First week of school brings some success, more questions

By Reema Amin and Katie Kather | September 2, 2013

Some hope CPS will alter some of the Safe Passage routes, while others continue to advocate for an elected board of education.

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Austin schools face budget cuts this year

By Katie Kather | August 27, 2013

The Chicago Board of Education is expected to approve the district’s 2013-2013 spending plan at its monthly meeting tomorrow.

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Safe Passage routes unveiled for CPS students

By Katie Kather | August 16, 2013

Some question whether the right streets were chosen and if there was enough community input.

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Spotlight on Austin schools for how they’re welcoming new students

By Suzanne McBride | July 11, 2013

Hundreds of West Side youth will be attending new elementaries because of the CPS closures. The principals of two receiving schools explain what they’re doing to help smooth the transition.

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West Side residents not giving up

By Mario Lekovic | May 25, 2013

In response to the unprecedented 50 school closing action by the Chicago Board of Education, parents and community activists said they will continue to fight.

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CPS votes to close 50 schools, four in Austin

By Mario Lekovic | May 23, 2013

More than 3,000 Austin students will be affected by the closings, which the Chicago Board of Education approved Wednesday.

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Chicago Board of Education expected to vote to close up to 54 schools

By AustinTalks | May 22, 2013

The fate of 53 elementary schools will be decided; over 3,800 students from five Austin buildings could be affected

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  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

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