Austin
Halloween party at St. Paul Luthern School
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The 6 p.m. Oct. 31 event sponsored by Roman Morrow and Divinely Orchestrated will offer a safe place for families to go for games, food, treats and more.
Opinion
The public schools Austin’s students deserve
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Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson shares his opinion about what’s wrong with Chicago Public Schools.
News
Check out some upcoming summer camps, programs for Austin youth
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Space is still available in many West Side programs offering arts, crafts, sports, field trips and other daily activities.
Community
Embrace the Space heats up St. Martin’s Episcopal with mixed-ability dance workshop
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The program, which aims to offer opportunities to individuals with disabilities, will be closing the series May 20 with “Images of Disability in Films for Kids.”
News
Education activists call Emmet Elementary’s play yard, field house a safety hazard
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They gathered outside the building March 16 to discuss requests for CPS to repair large potholes in the parking lot and renovate or demolish the field house.
News
School-reform activists urge community members to run for LSC postions
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They say the job is important to improve the quality of education for students who attend Chicago Public Schools.
News
Austin and Garfield Park team up for Little League
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The merger increases baseball diamonds from one to eight for Austin kids, and players will receive free tutoring, mentoring and ACT prep classes.
Opinion
Parents can perpetuate bullying
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Commentator Rasheena Fountain urges readers to do a better job of protecting children, especially from homophobia.
Community
Westside Instructional String and Harp students charm guests at holiday event
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The musicians, ages 4 to 16, played violin, cello and guitar at The Foundation for Homan Square staff party Dec. 8.
News
Douglass Local School Council looking for new principal
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Some have concerns the school, already on academic probation, could be slated for closure if its new leader can’t make improvements.