Community
New state law should make it easier for felons to get work
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Some companies are now joining the state of Illinois in removing the box on employment applications that asks job seekers whether they have a criminal record.
News
Residents work on plan for a sustainable Austin
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The next meeting will be held Nov. 6 at Columbus Park.
News
Ministers put focus on West Side
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Several pastors met late last week to discuss how to press City Hall to do more for Austin.
Opinion
Alderman responds to Chicago Tribune article
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29th Ward leader Deborah Graham urges residents to get involved in planning Austin’s future.
News
Rev. Ira Acree wants to be next NAACP president
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The longtime pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church has started an online petition seeking support in his quest to replace Benjamin Jealous.
Community
Program helps local residents seeking work
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Bethel New Life is accepting participants in its Workforce Development Career Prep program.
Community
West Side job fair at Peace Corner Youth Center
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Hiring managers will be on site Feb. 28 at the Peace Corner Youth Center, 5022 W. Madison St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Community
‘Movement for Justice and Jobs Now!’ community meeting
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The Coalition of African American Leaders will hold a jobs and economic development meeting Jan. 12 at the New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. It starts at 2 p.m.
News
Austin legislator says getting laws passed to help the West Side may prove difficult
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Rep. La Shawn Ford will push for legislation to help ex-offenders and get an elected school board, but winning approval of these measures will be challenging even with a Democrat-controlled legislature.
News
Rep. Ford hosts town hall to address violence, unemployment
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The Aug. 28 meeting invited residents, community leaders and representatives from state agencies to discuss issues affecting those living in Austin and other African-American communities.