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Alderman, Loretto CEO say it’s time to focus on getting Austin vaccinated

By Zach Cunning | June 1, 2021

At last week’s 29th Ward meeting, Ald. Chris Taliaferro said it was time to move past The Loretto Hospital’s vaccine scandal and not let it overshadow the other work the hospital is doing. He also commented on proposals to reform the Chicago Police Department.

Chris Taliaferro

Virtual town hall attempts to build police, community relationships

By Shelby E. Hawkins | May 28, 2021

West Side elected officials, the city’s top cop and local residents met virtually this week with the goal of promoting a healthy relationship between police and the communities they serve.

Chicago Police Department

Time to defund the police?

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | June 10, 2020

If true reforms do not happen right away, we need to eliminate our current system, writes state Rep. La Shawn Ford. The Austin lawmaker says this is not about individual police officers or bad apples; this is about a system that is inherently flawed.

Chicago Police Board

West Siders push for reform at police board meeting

By Xueer Zhang | October 24, 2017

A day before the third anniversary of teenager Laquan McDonald being shot to death by a Chicago cop, members of the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and activists from Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR) demanded changes of the city’s top law-enforcement officials.

Opinion

A call for black representation

By Brandon Johnson | May 21, 2013

Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson says that despite community objections to school closings, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett have made up their minds.

Opinion

West Side teacher demands change in Chicago’s schools

By Brandon Johnson | November 15, 2012

Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson reflects on a recent incident in the lunchroom at a South Side school, which he says is an indication of a larger problem.

News

Spencer Elementary model for school improvement

By AustinTalks | September 6, 2012

The Chicago Sun-Times reports the Austin technology academy more than doubled its student performance over the last decade, thanks to Principal Shawn L. Jackson and engaged parents.

Community

A year in review: 2011 Education Reform Act

By Valerie Leonard | September 5, 2012

West Side advocate Valerie Leonard looks back at the changes made by the act and talks to other activists about the reforms they think are needed for Chicago schools.

News

CTU President, West Side officials address state of education on West Side

By Ellyn Fortino | July 19, 2012

Last week’s meeting was held to discuss the schools’ issues, assess past reforms and current changes in process, and talk about Chicago Teachers Union negotiations.

Opinion

Why education cuts doom reforms, students

By Sen. Kimberly Lightford | June 13, 2012

Sen. Kimberly Lightford (4th) says money is available, but school funding continues to be cut.

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