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Community

Obamacare repeal would put poor people at risk, local lawmakers say

By Terry Dean | February 22, 2017

Affordable Care Act supporters take aim at “Repeal and Repair” effort by Trump and congressional Republicans.

gun violence

Town hall on violence draws hundreds, sparks solutions

By Terry Dean | July 12, 2016

Audience members, who included several elected officials, lamented the police shootings last week in Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas.

Ald. Chris Taliaferro

Youth, Chicago police discuss bridging the gap

By Ramona Meadors | February 29, 2016

Teens talked at Saturday’s meeting about their fear of officers, while 15th District Commander Dwayne Betts vowed to break down the walls between the department and local residents.

News

Another candidate may be challenging incumbent Earlean Collins

By AustinTalks | September 9, 2013

Forest Park Commissioner Rory Hoskins said he is considering a run for 1st District Cook County commissioner.

News

Graham ahead in close race for 29th Ward committeeman

By AustinTalks | March 21, 2012

While other West Side contenders won in a landslide, the alderman and congressman are neck in neck.

News

Ald. Deborah Graham and Congressman Danny Davis debate for 29th Ward committeeman position

By AustinTalks | February 24, 2012

The two candidates discussed their views about the position’s responsibility and addressed callers concerns about creating jobs on the West Side.

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29th Ward Committeeman debate tonight at 6 p.m.

By AustinTalks | February 22, 2012

You can watch Ald. Deborah Graham and U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis live on CLTV or wgntv.com.

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29th Ward alderman kicks off her committeeman campaign

By Ellyn Fortino | February 8, 2012

She says challenger, U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, can’t do the job from his office in Washington, but she’ll be working daily with residents on the West Side.

Community

Senior-friendly tech center comes to West Side

By Bethel New Life | February 2, 2011

A federal grant is funding a program at Bethel New Life for the elderly to learn how to use the Internet. You can still sign up for the classes.

News

Help may be on the way for Austin residents hit by storms

By Sarah Ostman | August 11, 2010

Federal and state inspectors are still assessing the damage caused by the July 23rd storm, while officials offer information about where to turn for help.

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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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