News
State lawmakers push for an elected school board
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Reps. La Shawn Ford and Camille Lilly met recently with West Siders who don’t want the mayor to continue appointing members of the Chicago Board of Education.
News
Austin residents receive utility bill assistance
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Low-income households can apply for help at the South Austin Community Coalition or any CEDA location throughout the city.
News
West Side aldermen mum about their menu money
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An analysis of how Austin’s council members distributed their funds last year shows some went unused.
News
Comcast offering high-speed Internet at a reduced cost
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Families with kids who are eligible for free lunch under the National School Lunch Program may qualify.
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Austin victim says police didn’t do their job
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Sun-Times writer Mary Mitchell talks with a West Side woman who was robbed at gunpoint earlier this month.
Community
South Austin Coalition urges mayor to meet with ComEd
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The social action group is upset about local residents facing the loss of their utilities because they’ve fallen behind in paying.
News
Bank kicks off investment on West Side
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U.S. Bank and The Coalition to Save Community Banking celebrated Friday reaching agreement over how to continue the work of now-closed Park National.
News
Alderman hopes to win a third time in 37th Ward
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Emma Mitts wants to extend her 11 years in the Chicago City Council by defeating five challengers next week.
News
New report says high-interest lenders target communities of color
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The National People’s Union and other advocates want more regulation of quick-cash businesses like payday lenders.
Opinion
Barbershop hosts forum for 29th Ward
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Three of the eight candidates on the Feb. 22nd ballot offered their views Monday night on some of the major issues facing Austin.