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Two Austin educators stand out in the classroom

By Kendall Polidori | July 5, 2019

Marchanelle Flowers, who teaches at Spencer Elementary Technology Academy, and Samiena Singleton, who teaches at Howe Elementary School, were honored earlier this year during CPS’ teacher appreciation week.

Community

Local teacher, police on West Side to be honored

By AustinTalks | May 13, 2019

The Good Neighbor Campaign will be recognizing the Chicago Police Department’s first response team as well as an exemplary teacher at its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. May 14 at 5437 W. Division.

News

Austin schools lose teachers, support staff in wake of CPS funding cuts

By Xueer Zhang | August 17, 2017

The layoffs will hurt West Side students and the community as a whole, educators and advocates say.

Community

New initiative to give free homes will be discussed at Feb. 4 town hall

By AustinTalks | February 2, 2017

Community leaders will share information about how those working as police officers, firefighters, teachers and emergency medical technicians could be eligible.

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.

Austin

Ella Flagg Young teachers join strike

By Austin Weekly News | September 12, 2012

Austin advocate Dwayne Truss snapped photographs of faculty on the picket lines Tuesday, day two of school closures due to failed contract negotiations.

News

Emanuel surprises Depriest Elementary Golden Apple Award winner

By Ellyn Fortino | May 14, 2012

First-grade teacher Monique Blakes was one of 10 educators throughout the state to receive the award recognizing outstanding performance.

News

Seven-hour day to be core task for next May Elementary LSC

By Ellyn Fortino | April 16, 2012

The new members elected Wednesday will help plan the school’s longer day.

News

Candidate forum planned for Brunson local school council candidates

By Sarah Ostman | April 15, 2012

Monday’s 2:30 p.m. event will allow the public to learn about those running in the April 18 election.

News

Low enrollment at Nash Elementary “No. 1 issue” for next elected LSC

By Ellyn Fortino | April 13, 2012

The current LSC coordinator says members elected next week will have the challenge of recruiting new students for the school that currently has just 390 enrolled and a capacity of 1,600.

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  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

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