News
Public waits for information about candidates running for LSC positions
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AustinTalks and others have requested basic information from CPS, but recent changes may mean all the information won’t be made public in time for elections next week.
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Neighborhood Recovery Initative: Progress made, but work still needed
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The violence prevention program held an advocacy luncheon Wednesday, with students, residents and community leaders, to reflect on its first year working with Austin youth.
Community
Alderman announces TIF money to rehab West Side homes
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The funds will assist residents with purchasing and repairing vacant homes within a portion of the 28th Ward, as well as the 27th Ward.
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Twenty Austin blocks to be resurfaced, repaired using Ald. Ervin’s menu money
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The project was presented at Monday’s 28th Ward meeting, along with other action to clean up the streets, including police efforts to combat crime and the city’s April 21 Clean and Green volunteer day.
Community
Ald. Ervin announces small business grant program expansion on the West Side
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The 28th Ward alderman will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday at 9 a.m.
News
There’s still time for public school students to apply for free Pathways to Princeton program
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Track E sixth-graders have until 5 p.m., March 26 to submit the application, two letters of recommendation and their most recent report card for a West Side program that will help kids prepare for college.
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Graham ahead in close race for 29th Ward committeeman
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While other West Side contenders won in a landslide, the alderman and congressman are neck in neck.
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Alice’s Soul Food will remain open, relatives say
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While the restaurant’s owner and cook passed away March 14, her daughter says “Miss Alice” would want her to continue to feed the West Side.
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Austin, cast your votes today
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Registered voters have until 7 p.m. to vote for candidates running for local, state and national positions.
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The West Side joins Chicago’s cultural plan conversation
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The March 15 event at Austin Town Hall Park brought residents together to dicuss what improvements in arts and culture are needed in their communities.