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Obama gun control town hall sparks conflict, consensus

By Terry Dean | January 11, 2016

About 30 West Side Chicago and Oak Park residents discussed the issue after the event aired on CNN.

Opinion

New proposed high school yet another slap in the face to African-American students

By Dwayne Truss | April 28, 2014

Local resident Dwayne Truss laments Mayor Rahn Emanuel’s plan and urges West and South Side residents to fight back for the sake of their children.

News

Austin teens respond to Obama’s call for action after Trayvon Martin verdict

By Katie Kather | July 29, 2013

They share their experiences and views on several issues, including being profiled, black-on-black crime and white privilege.

News

Austin legislator says getting laws passed to help the West Side may prove difficult

By Reema Amin | November 7, 2012

Rep. La Shawn Ford will push for legislation to help ex-offenders and get an elected school board, but winning approval of these measures will be challenging even with a Democrat-controlled legislature.

Opinion

Wearing my hoodie has a different meaning and consequence

By John W. Fountain III | March 28, 2012

In the wake of Trayvon Martin’s killing, columnist John W. Fountain III writes about the crisis faced by young black men in America.

News

Group hopes to get “Promise Neighborhood”

By Ellyn Fortino | October 13, 2011

If chosen, the West Side would receive federal funding to strengthen schools so kids can go from “cradle to college to career.”

News

West Side official is visiting White House today

By AustinTalks | June 17, 2011

Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) tells NBC Chicago that his first priority is cleaning up the ward to attract new businesses and, most importantly, new jobs.

Opinion

Midterm elections show just how far we have to go

By John W. Fountain III | November 1, 2010

Find out what AustinTalks commentator John W. Fountain III plans to do when he steps into the voting booth Tuesday.

Opinion

Chicago’s next mayor has to be free of special interests

By John W. Fountain III | October 19, 2010

How important will race be for Chicagoans as they choose the city’s next mayor? Read what one Austin resident has been hearing.

News

  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

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