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Ald. Emma Mitts

Chicago Avenue’s “Soul City Corridor” construction begins

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | November 17, 2022

Ald. Emma Mitts, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city officials attended the groundbreaking ceremony held this week – on the three-year anniversary of the city’s INVEST South/West plan.

Brandon Johnson

Austin resident Brandon Johnson running for Chicago mayor

By Michelle Meyer | October 30, 2022

Johnson is backed by the Chicago Teachers Union and United Working Families. He is the ninth candidate to join the race to challenge incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the Feb. 28th primary.

budget

Residents share priorities, needs at city budget forum in Austin

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | July 25, 2022

West Siders said they want to see homeownership, mental health and climate change prioritized in the city’s 2023 budget. A final public engagement session will be held this weekend.

Activities

City launches events, days of service to keep youth engaged during spring break

By AustinTalks | April 8, 2022

One day of service will be held in Austin on April 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. Check the web site MyCHIMyFuture.org for more information, and follow @MyCHIMyFuture on Instagram. CPS students will be out of school until April 18th.

News

‘Violence is the expression of poverty’ – Mayor Lightfoot stresses importance of investing in the West Side

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | March 31, 2022

The mayor and other city officials shared their plans to address the root causes of violence at a West Side public safety town hall meeting held recently. It’s one of six town halls being held across the city in March and April.

Chicago Police Department

West Side community safety town hall to be held Thursday night

By AustinTalks | March 8, 2022

One of the six virtual meetings will be held specifically for West Side residents. That meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Participants are encouraged to register in advance.

City of Chicago

Community input sought for Columbus Park renovations

By Jordyn Harrison | February 17, 2022

West Side residents are asked to weigh in on what changes they want made to Columbus Park. How would you spend $1.5 million?

Chicago budget

‘A budget is a moral document:’ Faith leaders discuss city budget, economic justice

By Jordyn Harrison | October 13, 2021

Members of the Leaders Network discussed what they would like to see in the city of Chicago’s 2022 budget, and they were briefly joined by Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx at their monthly meeting.

Ald. Mitts

Pop Courts a ‘down payment’ on future investment in Austin

By Zach Cunning | June 24, 2021

Austin has a new community space, at the corner of Chicago and Lockwood avenues. City officials say it’s just a taste of what’s to come in terms of investment on the West Side.

Anjanette Young

Police reform town hall discusses need for civilian oversight

By Shelby E. Hawkins | April 4, 2021

Advocates continue to push for more civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department. Panlists discussed a proposed ordinance before the Chicago City Council that would take power from the mayor’s office and give it to a civilian-led commission.

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