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Uber launches initiative to create more jobs in Austin

By Cara Ball | July 26, 2015

The company, which competes with taxis, hopes to hire 10,000 drivers living in Chicago’s West and South underserved neighborhoods.

News

Austin left out of Chicago’s bike-sharing program

By AustinTalks | September 18, 2013

Just two of the 400 stations planned by Divvy will be located on the West Side.

News

Full-service grocery store, indoor farm coming to Austin

By Ellyn Fortino | February 8, 2013

The Praxis Marketplace grocery store and large-scale food production center is expected to open in 2014 and create more than 600 jobs in the community.

Opinion

West Side teacher demands change in Chicago’s schools

By Brandon Johnson | November 15, 2012

Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson reflects on a recent incident in the lunchroom at a South Side school, which he says is an indication of a larger problem.

Community

City looking for ways to reduce crime

By AustinTalks | June 27, 2012

The increase in homicides has Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Police Department looking for ways to keep residents safe.

Opinion

Neighborhood groups want the needs of CPS student put first

By Sandra Patterson | July 2, 2011

They urge the Chicago Teachers Union to drop its push for 4 percent raises.

News

Women speak out against anti-abortion billboards targeting African-Americans

By Sarah Ostman | July 1, 2011

Planned Parenthood of Illinois, Black Women for Reproductive Justice and other groups urge Chicagoans to call their aldermen if they’re upset.

News

Local reporting on the West and South Sides will get a boost from $110,000 in funding

By AustinTalks | April 4, 2011

Thirty-one projects will get grants of $2,000 or $10,000 from The Chicago Community Trust.

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