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Austin TIF has done little to revitalize West Side

By AustinTalks | October 19, 2011

The Chicago News Cooperative takes an in-depth look at one of Austin’s tax increment financing districts.

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West Side official seeks prostitution-free zones in West Garfield Park

By Sarah Ostman | April 22, 2011

Critics say Ald. Jason Ervin is taking the wrong approach.

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Austin population drops by thousands

By Austin Weekly News | January 10, 2011

New figures from the 2010 Census show that while Austin remains the largest of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods, it has just over 100,000 residents.

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Bethel New Life celebrates 30 years on the West Side

By Shameka V. Robinson | June 1, 2010

The non-profit organization has helped tens of thousands since starting in a three-flat apartment building. The $15.5 million social service agency employs nearly 300 and has 400 volunteers.

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