internet safety
Former Chicago Bear announces online program to protect kids, elders
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Hall of Famer Richard Dent visited Austin to launch internet safety technology that will pilot at Plato Academy this spring.
black health
Rep. Davis promotes National Minority Health Month with four community events
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The Austin congressman’s office will highlight health disparities in communities of color during April.
Community
Something good happened in Austin
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West Side residents celebrate the grand opening of the expansion of Betty’s Daycare Academy.
Community
Event offers students workshops over spring break
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The Westside Ministers Coalition-organized program brings a weeklong event to Austin-area youth.
News
Rev. Flowers laid to rest
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Rev. Ira Acree and others mourn the lost of the longtime West Side leader.
News
Small business boot camp held last weekend
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Tips on how to attract investment and continue to grow were shared, and financial institutions were on hand, too.
News
Activists, young people discuss reform at juvenile justice forum
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Many ideas exchanged about how to keep young people out of trouble in Austin, which has the third highest number of teen arrests in the city.
News
West Side banks applauded, criticized for lending practices
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PNC gets top marks from The Monroe Foundation, while Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Chase receive passing grades.
Community
Groups unite to deal with impact of foreclosure
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The task force, organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, will help coordinate assistance for distressed homeowners.
Community
Advocates push for change in state banking law
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A proposal before the Illinois General Assembly would require financial institutions to notify the state of plans to close or consolidate branch offices in low-income communities.