News
Former Austin resident starts non-profit for local veterans
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Disabled veteran Homer Bizzle shares the positive work of America Cares Too and the challenges of finding funding for its mission.
News
New pawn shop likely coming to North Avenue
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EZ Pawn is set to be the fifth North Avenue pawn shop between Ridgeland and Hayes Avenues.
Community
State Rep. Ford’s annual family health challenge
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The event is Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park.
News
IDOT close to second stage of Ike improvements, window for public input narrowing
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The Illinois Department of Transportation is considering 10 options that would widen the section of the Eisenhower Expressway through Austin. Residents still have time to submit feedback.
News
Oak Park Church hosts Faith and Fellowship event
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Residents of Austin’s Central Plaza Residential Care attended the Sept. 29 reception and prayer service for individuals with mental illness at St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church.
Community
Oak Park church to host reception for adults with mental illness
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Residents are invited to attend the 7 p.m. Sept. 29 event featuring the Faith and Fellowship outreach group.
Community
Third Unitarian Church Garden Walk to be held Sunday
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With locations in both Oak Park and Chicago, visitors can enjoy gardens from 1 to 4 p.m. July 8 for a donation, which will go toward the chuch’s scholarship fund.
Opinion
The sound of a car lock
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Austin Weekly News editor Terry Dean shares his thoughts on race and locking car doors.
News
Local man hopes new theater will be West Side Second City
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The plans call for a 50- to 60-seat theater and technology center at Madison and Mayfield avenues.
Opinion
It’s not easy being young and black in Oak Park
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One woman shares her thoughts about how her friend, a youth, black youth from Austin, has been treated. This piece was originally published in the Wednesday Journal.