15th District Police
Liquor stores, gas stations put on notice to rid their areas of criminal activity
|
15th District Commander Dwayne Betts has been meeting with local businesses and community groups to make Austin safer.
News
Vacant properties in Austin and throughout city available for acquisition
|
Nearly 200 buildings in the 28th, 29th and 37th wards are on the list out of almost 2,000 citywide.
News
Lead found in some Chicago parks drinking fountains
|
High levels have not been found in the handful of Austin facilities officials have tested so far, according to documents obtained by WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio.
Chicago
Austin school tests positive for lead in the drinking water
|
Spencer Elementary Technology Academy is the first school in our West Side community to have samples come back above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s actionable levels. CPS is still testing other campuses in the neighborhood.
Community
Community forum on violence, neighborhood safety
|
The Greater Austin Independent Political Organization invites residents to discuss solutions Nov. 19th.
Community
Community meeting to discuss violence
|
Dozens have been shot in Austin this year. Share your solutions Sept. 10 at La Follette Park.
News
37th Ward hopefuls want to invest in schools, jobs
|
Four candidates are collecting signatures to challenge longtime Ald. Emma Mitts, who is seeking re-election Feb. 24.
Opinion
Do you want to be a part of the solution?
|
Local resident Terry Redmond challenges fellow West Siders to make Austin the beautiful place it can be.
Community
Emergency meeting set for tonight on wildlife at Columbus Park
|
Animal control officials and other experts will attend and answer questions.
News
Charter school proposed across from Prosser
|
Local School Council members and others question Ald. Emma Mitts’ support.