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Thousands of West Siders hurt by water debt – learn how to get rid of it

By AustinTalks | April 4, 2022

Nearly 14,000 Chicagoans living in the 60651 ZIP code have experienced water debt. Attend a free virtual session April 12th to learn about the city’s billing system and get connected to resources. The event is sponsored by WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio.

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West Side residents more likely to be ticketed, investigation finds

By AustinTalks | January 16, 2019

The investigation by ProPublic Illinois and WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio found that Austin and nine other of Chicago’s 77 community areas have duplicate ticket rates that are more than 4.5 times the median for the city.

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Austin high school missing key teachers

By AustinTalks | March 21, 2014

Chicago Public Radio interviewed students at the Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy, who worry the situation will hurt their chances of getting into college.

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New way of picking up Chicago’s trash

By AustinTalks | April 26, 2013

Last week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the final phase of the Grid Garbage Transition, which is expected to save the city $18 million annually.

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West Side protests U.S. Bank closing

By Nick Samuel | November 16, 2012

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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Media, advocates discuss reporting of youth violence

By Ellyn Fortino | July 5, 2012

The June 28 meeting at Columbia College Chicago, sponsored by the Community Media Workshop, brought together journalists with youth and members from organizations to promote awareness and discuss ways to improve reporting the issues.

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Parents, teachers and students protest at Piccolo

By AustinTalks | December 13, 2011

Local residents are upset about CPS’ plan to restaff the school next year.

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Chicagoans hearing a lot or a little about crime, depending on where they live

By AustinTalks | February 18, 2011

Before you go to the polls Tuesday, you’ll want to listen to this story by Chicago Public Radio reporters Chip Mitchell and Odette Yousef.

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Women on the West Side talk money

By AustinTalks | July 7, 2010

Chicago Public Radio’s Natalie Moore met with residents at the Lawndale League of Extraordinary Women. Hear what they’re doing to become financially savvy.

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