News
New report criticizes Bank of America for its foreclosure rate
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National People’s Action and the South Austin Coalition say the banking giant isn’t doing enough to help keep people in their homes and demand action.
News
“100 blocks and 100 churches” ended tonight with a praise rally
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AustinTalks was there, documenting the end of the month-long campaign to take back the streets.
News
Construction firm and Austin groups agree to meet regularly on jobs
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Walsh Construction executives and reps from People for Public Action and the Westside Health Authority plan to talk monthly. The goal: employing more West Siders in the construction industry.
News
Baseball players and their supporters lament conditions at Austin parks
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Coaches of a West Side league complain about Levin Park, Amundsen Park, La Follette Park and Columbus Park. Chicago Park District officials say they’re doing all they can.
Opinion
The other black pride
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With Chicago holding one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country this weekend, Austin residents also celebrate. Read John Fountain’s latest commentary.
News
Former Austin alderman sentenced to 28 months of prison time
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Issac Carothers will report later this summer to a federal prison in South Dakota and must pay restitution.
News
Protest held outside Austin woman’s house after police visit
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Protesters say the Chicago Police Department mishandled the serving of a search warrant at the home of a disabled woman. But police defend their actions, saying they seized guns and narcotics.
News
Austin on track to being undercounted in 2010 Census
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Between 48 and 63 percent of Austin households mailed in the 10-question survey – one of the lowest rates in the city. Census workers will be going door to door until July 10, trying to get more people to respond.
News
More needs to be done to clean up Austin, some say
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Local residents want the city to do a better job of picking up litter and keeping the West Side community clean. But others say it can’t be left up to government and that everyone needs to pitch in.
News
Tonight in Austin the circles of prayer continue
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More than 700 people gathered on 81 corners last Wednesday night. Organizers of the month-long, anti-crime event hope to beat the record tonight, when West Side residents gather again from 6 to 7 p.m.