News
Austin Realtor to run for alderman in 37th Ward
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Shanika Finley will challenge incumbent Ald. Emma Mitts in the Feb. 22nd election.
Opinion
Now’s the time to pay attention
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Commentator Arlene Jones urges West Siders to carefully vet candidates running for city council and mayor.
News
West Side pastor says next mayor should serve community, not special interests
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Read what one local minister told our partners at the Austin Weekly News about Mayor Daley deciding to retire next year.
News
Residents upset with La Follette Park budget cuts
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The newly formed park advisory council vows to fight to get more attention – and money – from Mayor Daley.
Opinion
Send in the troops
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With police officers the intended targets of criminals and the department stretched thin, John W. Fountain III revisits a suggestion made by an Austin politician.
News
Seniors from Austin will be inducted into city’s Hall of Fame
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Three Austin residents who’ve served their West Side community for decades are among those being honored Saturday by Mayor Daley.
News
Austin residents say they don’t want the National Guard’s help
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Instead, they pleaded for more jobs at a meeting Rep. La Shawn Ford held Monday night to discuss ways to reduce violence this summer.
News
Rep. Ford to host town hall on fighting violence
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The meeting will be held May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ronald McNair Elementary School, 4820 W. Walton. For more information, contact the West Side lawmaker’s office.
News
Seven apply to be next House District 78 rep
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Committeemen will interview the candidates April 24 as they decide who should replace Deborah Graham, who now represents Austin in the Chicago City Council.