A flicker of hope still remains for the family of Yasmin Acree that the missing 15-year-old Austin Polytechnical High school freshman may yet return home safely after being missing for 10 years.

The beating heart of Orr Academy High School's boys basketball team — the defending Class 2A state champions who recently won the prestigious Proviso West Holiday Tournament with a 77-62 victory.

During a recent interview, West Side native Ernest Cato III, the new 15th District commander, laid out some of the plans he has for improving public safety in the area.   

Austin resident Edie Jacobs, a retired probation officer, has spent her time and energy over the last two years toward successfully finding new employment opportunities.