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New book sheds light on black history on Chicago’s West Side

By Terry Dean | February 1, 2017

Recent resident Jeff Ferdinand has self-published “Austin Boulevard: The Invisible Line between Two Worlds,” which will be discussed later this month at a local library.

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West Side lawmakers put spotlight on state of education

By David Woods | October 23, 2016

Parents and teachers from Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park attended a legislative forum last week at which funding and other issues were discussed.

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Building bridges between Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park

By AustinTalks | February 8, 2016

The senior minister of Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation urges residents living on both sides of Austin Boulevard to come together.

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State funds to be used to study possible improvements to North Avenue

By Sen. Don Harmon | January 7, 2015

A $225,000 planning grant will focus on the stretch of road between Central and Oak Park avenues.

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Divvy coming to Austin in 2015

By Cara Ball | October 12, 2014

Chicago’s 1-year-old bike-sharing program will be expanding to the West Side.

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Local church to host special dinner in May

By Katie Kather | April 22, 2014

St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy in Oak Park will put on the event as part of The Chicago Community Trust’s On The Table project.

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The self-proclaimed true independent

By Christa Smith | March 11, 2014

Ronald Lawless hopes the second time is the charm in his race to be the next commissioner of Cook County’s 1st District.

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Group working to unite Austin and Oak Park residents

By AustinTalks | February 26, 2014

At a recent meeting, one woman urged people to support businesses on the West Side, while others encouraged volunteers to pitch in.

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Still no Divvy bike stations in Austin

By Katie Kather | January 13, 2014

Some residents voice frustration that none of the city’s 400 stations is located in Chicago’s most-populated neighborhood, but that could change.

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Oak Park group hosts meeting to get to know Austin neighbors

By Katie Kather | October 7, 2013

Dozens of people attended the event that highlighted opportunities to partner with Austin.

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