Opinion
It’s time for change in 2013
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges the governor to establish a commission to create a plan to address poverty.
Community
Austin to receive $1.25 million in TIF funds
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel gathered with community leaders Tuesday at Austin Polytechnical Academy to announce the funding that will be used to support advanced manufacturing education and programs in the community.
News
Chicago Chargers plead for help getting to championship
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The youth football players and cheerleaders have a chance to go to Tampa Bay, Fla., in December, but they need to raise $25,000 in just two weeks.
Community
Entrepreneurs to get help launching businesses
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The Bethel New LIfe program will provide owners training and up to $6,000 in start-up costs to help build up the business community on the West Side. The first informational workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. tonight at 1140 N. Lamon Ave.
Community
West Siders invited to attend financial services event Saturday
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The free session will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 in the 15th District Chicago Police Department community room, 5701 W. Madison Ave.
News
Fewer Austin residents claim unemployment
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Recent information shows the rate has dropped, leaving some to believe the economy is getting better but others say it’s down because people have exhausted their benefits.
Opinion
Why education cuts doom reforms, students
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Sen. Kimberly Lightford (4th) says money is available, but school funding continues to be cut.
Community
Alderman announces TIF money to rehab West Side homes
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The funds will assist residents with purchasing and repairing vacant homes within a portion of the 28th Ward, as well as the 27th Ward.
Opinion
Signs and dollar signs
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Serethea Reid, founder of the Central Austin Neighborhood Association, writes about unanswered requests to the 29th Ward alderman to install a sign many believe would deter crime in the community.
News
OpenCity introduces new app to identify CPS tiers
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The new tool was designed to provide information to parents trying to enroll students at selective schools throughout the city.