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State lawmakers push for an elected school board

By Terry Dean | November 23, 2015

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.

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Austin residents receive utility bill assistance

By Ashlee Rezin | November 9, 2011

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

By Chloe Riley | October 26, 2011

An analysis of how Austin’s council members distributed their funds last year shows some went unused.

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Comcast offering high-speed Internet at a reduced cost

By Victoria Salinas | October 18, 2011

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

By AustinTalks | October 14, 2011

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

By Elce Redmond | July 15, 2011

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

By Devin Katayama | March 6, 2011

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

By Margaret Smith | February 16, 2011

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

By Devin Katayama | February 12, 2011

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

By Patrick Smith | February 9, 2011

Three of the eight candidates on the Feb. 22nd ballot offered their views Monday night on some of the major issues facing Austin.

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