News
Volunteers help Austin residents repair their houses
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A community organizer says even more should be done to keep residents in their homes and out of foreclosure.
News
West Side protests U.S. Bank closing
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Its West Division branch is slated to close today, and leaders and members of the community say they’re angry representatives didn’t properly notify the community.
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Bank closing West Division branch
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Despite accusations the financial institution is abandoning the community, a spokeswoman said they hope to open a new location in Austin.
Community
Community banking coalition to receive award
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The group will be honored by the Woodstock Institute at a conference being held Thursday in Downtown Chicago.
News
Bank kicks off investment on West Side
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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
Dozens turn out to celebrate bank agreement
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A crowd filled the parking lot of the U.S. Bank branch at Madison Street and Austin Boulevard to learn about the community benefits agreement the financial institution has reached with The Coalition to Save Community Banking. We’ll be posting more details soon.
News
U.S. Bank to unveil agreement with its West Side neighbors
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The West Side community is invited to a public reception 10 a.m. Friday, at Madison Street and Austin Boulevard.
News
New report says high-interest lenders target communities of color
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The National People’s Union and other advocates want more regulation of quick-cash businesses like payday lenders.
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Elected officials take a foreclosure tour in Austin
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The West Side community is invited to a town hall meeting tonight at 6:30 at Hope Community Church to disclose the growing problem of abandoned and boarded-up houses.