News
Deadline to register to vote fast approaching
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Feb. 18 is the cut-off for the March 18 primary. This year, some 17-year-olds will be able to participate because of a new state law.
Community
Mentoring meeting set for Saturday
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Learn more about the Illinois Mentoring Partnership and how it could benefit your organization.
News
Austin residents keep hope alive despite violence
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Homicides continue to plague the community, leaving many to wonder what’s being done to make the West Side safer.
Community
Applications being accepted for After School Matters
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Hundreds of programs citywide – including several in Austin – begin Jan. 27, so teens should apply now.
News
West siders discuss issues with U.S. Rep. Danny Davis
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Topics raised by 7th Congressional District residents included an elected school board, violence and drug dealing.
News
Residents work on plan for a sustainable Austin
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The next meeting will be held Nov. 6 at Columbus Park.
News
Town hall highlights programs for at-risk teens and young adults
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Some say there needs to be more for the area’s youngest residents.
News
Austin youth center hosts open house
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The 11-year-old program has been a haven for many, including Sebastian Longstreet, who shared his story at last week’s event.
News
West Side teen’s death affects many for years to come
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The trauma of 16-year-old Antonio Fenner’s killing reverberates through his circle of friends and family.
News
The Black Star Project mourns for 108 Chicago youth killed in 2012
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The group is sending petitions to Washington, D.C., asking for greater resources to fund education, mentoring programs and provide economic alternatives to crime for young people in the community.