Business
Young entrepreneurs plan pop-up market in January
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The Jan. 19 event is one of a few services offered by the participants of Young Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (Y.E.T.), a program operated by the Westside Health Authority.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Taliaferro eases into 29th Ward committeeman post
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The first-term alderman easily defeated state Rep. La Shawn Ford in last month’s primary.
Community
Notable Chicagoans to be celebrated in Austin
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin will honor three local leaders and the Illinois Civil Liberties Union Feb. 27 at the Columbus Park Refectory.
basketball
Christ the King girls basketball coach winning praise
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The team has flourished under Edward Douglas’ leadership in the five years he’s been at the West Side school.
Amara Enyia
West Side youth to learn leadership from adult mentors
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Austin Chamber of Commerce head Amara Enyia is launching the Bridge Initiative, which will connect young people with veteran activists and community leaders.
Opinion
What’s in a name?
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Austin business leader Malcolm Crawford challenges us to think about how to honor great African-American leaders in the community.
Community
West Side gathering to discuss the dream
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The 46th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death will be commemorated Friday night at New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church.
Opinion
Have you forgotten whom you serve?
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West Side resident asks tough questions of elected officials.
News
Rev. Flowers laid to rest
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Rev. Ira Acree and others mourn the lost of the longtime West Side leader.
Community
Austin girls learn to be leaders
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They ended the summer program that provided cultural, career-building and community service experiences with a Rites of Passage celebration Aug. 4.