term limits
Former governor brings mayoral term limit petition drive to Austin
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Pat Quinn asked members of the South Austin Coalition Community Council to sign onto his referendum ballot proposal that seeks to limit Chicago’s mayor to two terms.
News
Longtime Austin resident honored with street sign
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The corner of Congress Parkway and Leamington Avenue is now know as Lillian Drummond Parkway in honor of the 94-year-old social justice activist.
News
Safe, clean streets focus of new Austin group
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All are welcome at the monthly meetings of the South Austin Neighborhood Association (SANA), which will honor longtime community activist Lillian Drummond later this month.
News
Volunteers help Austin residents repair their houses
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A community organizer says even more should be done to keep residents in their homes and out of foreclosure.
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Lots of stuff’s coming up this spring in Austin community gardens
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Residents are encouraged to join those already tending vegetables and flowers at Root Riot’s Harambee plots or the new Ed Bailey-Leola Spann Community Garden scheduled to open in just a few weeks.
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Senior citizen, city at odds over leaky bathroom
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South Austin Coalition Community Council will hold a press conference today over the dispute involving a longtime Austin resident and Chicago’s Department of Housing and Economic Development.
Community
Groups unite to deal with impact of foreclosure
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The task force, organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, will help coordinate assistance for distressed homeowners.
Opinion
The West Side is all over the news
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Longtime organizer Bob Vondrasek will be honored this weekend for his three decades of work in Austin. And Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell wonders why people won’t rally behind U.S. Rep. Danny Davis for mayor.
News
West Side groups and state lawmakers want more help for flood victims
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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, the Westside Health Authority and the South Austin Coalition Community Council say more should be done to help Austin residents.