Opinion
Who controls women’s rights?
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Columnist Rasheena Fountain writes about progress by women over time and her fear of regression from barriers built by contemporary issues females face.
News
Davis challenges Graham to be West Side’s political leader
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The March 20 election for committeeman could increase the congressman’s power and provide greater protection for his current position if he defeats the alderman.
Opinion
Just say no to free turkey
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Austin man urges residents to take a stand against free birds fueling political power.
News
Residents seek answers, accountability in aldermen’s first 100 days
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Just one of the four local leaders who represent Austin respond to the chance to detail their plans for the 24th, 28th, 29th and 37th Wards.
News
Summer festival planned for West Side
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Organizers of Juneteenth the African American Independence Day Festival (JAAIDF) will hold another planning meeting Saturday at Garfield Park, where the event will be held June 18-22.
News
Ald. Ed Smith endorses a candidate to succeed him in Ward 28
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The longtime alderman’s resignation, less than three months before the Feb. 22nd election, could give Maywood Village Manager Jason Ervin a boost over the nine others who filed for the seat.
News
Retired Chicago police officer wants to be the next 29th Ward alderman
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Our partners at the Austin Weekly News talked with candidate Beverly Rogers. She’s challenging Ald. Deborah Graham in the Feb. 22nd election.
News
Austin Realtor to run for alderman in 37th Ward
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Shanika Finley will challenge incumbent Ald. Emma Mitts in the Feb. 22nd election.
Opinion
The change we need is local
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A local businessman urges Austin residents to decide what’s really important and get involved. Read Malcolm Crawford’s column, first published in the Austin Weekly News.