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29th Ward

Tree cutting, loitering and other issues raised at community meeting

By Nicholaus Garcia | June 20, 2016

Ald. Chris Taliaferro will host the next 29th Ward gathering – where residents can discuss any topic of concern – 6:30 p.m. July 6 at Columbus Park Refectory.

candidates

Meet the candidates running in the March 15 primary

By AustinTalks | March 4, 2016

Know the issues, ask the questions and hear their answers March 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Healing Temple Church, 4941 W. Chicago Ave.

Community

Debate set for 29th Ward candidates Deborah Graham, Chris Taliaferro

By AustinTalks | March 13, 2015

Former candidate Bob Galhotra will moderate the 60-minute event 7 p.m. March 18 at Redeemer Church, 6740 W. North Ave.

News

Rev. Ira Acree launches television show

By Jessica Wenck | July 14, 2014

All Hands on Deck airs Fridays from 5 to 5:30 p.m. on CAN-TV Channel 21.

News

The West Side Writing Project moves to Austin

By Jessica Wenck | July 9, 2014

Middle and high school students are welcome to participate this summer in the 7-year-old program.

News

Tenants of troubled, foreclosed apartment building hope to vacate its units

By Ellyn Fortino | May 31, 2012

While some repairs have been made by a temporary property manager appointed earlier this month, residents say mold and pest problems have not been fixed.

Opinion

Sometimes parents just don’t understand, sometimes they do

By John W. Fountain III | January 18, 2011

Commentator John W. Fountain III returns to share his thoughts about illness that has struck his family – and drudged up some strong feelings.

Opinion

Chicago’s next mayor has to be free of special interests

By John W. Fountain III | October 19, 2010

How important will race be for Chicagoans as they choose the city’s next mayor? Read what one Austin resident has been hearing.

News

  • 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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