Opinion
New proposed high school yet another slap in the face to African-American students
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Local resident Dwayne Truss laments Mayor Rahn Emanuel’s plan and urges West and South Side residents to fight back for the sake of their children.
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Former Brach’s candy plant to be demolished
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Owners of the property plan to construct an industrial building they hope will make the site more attractive to tenants.
Community
Circle Urban Ministries hosting “Ready for college?” forum
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The Jan. 29 forum for high school students and parents starts at 6:30 p.m., 118 N. Central Ave.
News
West Side high school students register to vote
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The schools took part in a citywide effort to get young voters registered before the Oct. 9 deadline. While that date has passed, you can visit the Illinois Board of Elections web site to learn about the grace period, which ends Nov. 3.
Community
Rep. Ford asks “What are the people in Austin to do?”
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In a letter to AustinTalks, the state lawmaker responds to the recent YMCA closing by calling on the governor to make it a priority to fight for the West Side.
Community
Paid internship open for Choose Respect Illinois
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The position, offered by the Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention, is available to high school students ages 15 to 18, and the deadline to apply is Aug. 31.
Community
Introspect Youth Services to host annual campus-bound cookout Saturday
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Food, games and entertainment will be provided.
News
Voting for Local School Council begins today
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Elections for all CPS elementary schools will be held today from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the same time tomorrow at all high schools.
Community
The North Avenue Business Association announces sixth annual scholarship program
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Austin high school seniors who plan to go to college and major in business or a business-related field are encouraged to apply before the March 16 deadline.
Community
West Side high school hosts youth financial literacy event
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The listening session, which included student demonstrations and roundtable discussions, was part of a national program to help Americans stay out of debt.