Opinion
Stubborn politicians have gotten too comfortable
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Columnist John W. Fountain III urges long-time elected officials to step aside and allow the next generation of leaders to tackle the hard work of improving life on the West Side.
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.
News
Austin student wins Bank of America award
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Recent Frederick Douglass Academy High School graduate Dontae Burton will work an eight-week internship and travel to Washington, D.C., this summer before heading to college in the fall.
News
29th Ward hopefuls meet again
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Six of the eight candidates answered questions at a forum sponsored by the newly formed Advocates for Neighborhood Development and Empowerment.
News
New community group hosts forum Thursday for 29th Ward candidates
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The event will be Feb. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 5 at Galewood Community Church, 1776 N. Narragansett Ave.
Opinion
New governor off to wrong start
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West Side advocate Valerie Leonard questions the lack of diversity on Bruce Rauner’s transition team.
Opinion
Talking about the church folks
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Local resident Renna Thomas issues a challenge to West Side ministers and people of faith.
Opinion
Have you forgotten whom you serve?
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West Side resident asks tough questions of elected officials.
News
Christ the King students stage sit-in
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More than 200 students called on the school’s leadership to listen to their concerns.