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Building bridges between Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Some say there needs to be more for the area’s youngest residents.

Lawyer Blake Sercye is challenging fellow Democrat Earlean Collins, who’s represented the 1st District for 15 years.