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Free help available to low-income Chicagoans filing their 2017 returns

By AustinTalks | February 12, 2018

If you an individual who earned up to $30,000 last year or a family that made up to $55,000, you may be eligible to work with trained tax preparers at now cost to you. The city of Chicago in partnership with the Center for Economic Partnership and Ladder Up is providing the assistance citywide through mid-April.

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Austin’s elected officials vow to fight GOP tax overhaul bill

By Xueer Zhang | November 9, 2017

Congressman Danny Davis, state Rep. Camille Lilly, Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, and Ald. Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts warn the legislation would be devastating to many West Side residents.

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin

Austin residents express doubts about new soda tax

By Xueer Zhang | October 6, 2017

The controversial penny-an-ounce sweetened beverage tax could be repealed next week by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. West Side residents discussed the controversial tax Wednesday at the North Austin Branch Library. The event was co-sponsored by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Westside Branch of the NAACP.

Community

New Cook County soda tax to be discussed Wednesday in Austin

By AustinTalks | October 3, 2017

The Austin Chamber of Commerce and Westside Branch of the NAACP is holding the town hall discussion 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the North Austin library branch, 5724 W. North Ave.

News

West Side group says new tax needed to help stop the violence

By T.J. Kremer III | November 30, 2015

The Greater Austin Independent Political Organization will holds it next meeting Dec. 12.

News

Austin aldermen split on new city budget

By Terry Dean | October 29, 2015

Jason Ervin and Chris Taliaferro rejected the spending plan, while Emma Mitts and Michael Scott supported it.

News

West Side aldermen start to weigh in on mayor’s 2016 budget

By AustinTalks | September 25, 2015

The Chicago City Council will hold hearings next month before voting on the spending plan.

Community

West Side nonprofits rise to the challenge

By Valerie Leonard | October 9, 2014

Local resident Valerie Leonard helps organizations by challenging them to become compliant in 30 days.

Opinion

It’s time for change in 2013

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | January 2, 2013

State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges the governor to establish a commission to create a plan to address poverty.

News

Motorists: Sticker prices going up

By Ellyn Fortino | November 30, 2011

The increase will help the city make up for its 2012 budget shortfall but could be a hardship for low-income residents.

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