News
Community advocates want to see new life in closed schools
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Four Austin buildings remain empty as CPS decides what to do.
Community
Austin celebrates Ed Bailey-Leola Spann Community Garden
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The official dedication Sept. 8 brought a crowd including representatives from various sponsoring businesses and organizations, state Rep. Camille Lilly and Ald. Deborah Graham.
News
Design competition to combat Austin’s high foreclosure rate kicks off
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The Sweet Homes Chicago project is accepting applications through Aug.15 from designers interested in developing plans.
News
CPS extends Local School Council application deadline to March 23
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Applicants will now have an extra two weeks to submit the required forms, and many positions are still available.
Community
Mortgage settlement brings praise and disapproval from West Side leaders
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State Rep. Camille Lilly and South Austin Coalition’s Elce Redmond have different views, but both agree progress has been made and more work still needs to be done.
News
Some Austin school test scores on the rise
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Five elementary schools received awards, but the high schools are still among the lowest performing in the area.
News
State cites Austin nursing home for several violations
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Facility administrators say the problems have been fixed, but health officials say there are still unresolved issues.
Community
Public meeting Sept. 26: Should Austin schools extend the day?
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Community members are encouraged to join and discuss whether or not more time should be added to the day.
Opinion
Community groups pledge to monitor Chicago’s second Walmart
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The coalition Chicago Neighborhoods First says it wants the retail giant to follow through on promises made as it opens stores beyond Austin.