News
First of four state-funded anti-violence programs to begin soon
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Meetings are being held this week for applicants interested in working for Mentoring Plus Jobs.
News
Ald. Graham questioned over anti-violence grants
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Five of the alderman’s challengers want some of the money returned because groups with ties to the Chicago City Council member received it.
Community
Seven groups will share in more than $1 million in grants
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The state funding, part of Gov. Pat Quinn’s Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, will go for anti-violence efforts. Austin is one of more than 20 Chicagoland communities to receive the money.
News
State employment program extended through the holidays
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Thousands of Cook County residents will remain in their $10-an-hour jobs through Jan. 15. Gov. Pat Quinn will tap money from the state’s tobacco settlement to keep the program going another six weeks.
News
Local group works to build relationships between children and their imprisoned parents
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The Community Renewal Society organized a gathering earlier this month with Gladyse Taylor, the new director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, to discuss how to make it easier for the kids to visit their mom or dad in prison and maintain a relationship.
News
West Side groups and state lawmakers want more help for flood victims
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, the Westside Health Authority and the South Austin Coalition Community Council say more should be done to help Austin residents.