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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.

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