One hundred and twenty years ago this month, the Illinois Supreme Court handed down a decision that "fixes the status of Austin."

Three nonprofits that had been operating inside Austin College & Career Academy, 231 N. Pine, have received notices from Chicago Public Schools that they should vacate the premises.

This week, state Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch (7th), a Maywood native whose district encompasses most of Proviso Township, introduced a bill that would allow athletes who play sports at four-year public and private universities in Illinois to be compensated for the use of their name, image or likeness.

During its annual benefit gala held Sept. 26 at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., the Oak Park Regional Housing Center took a major step forward into the future while honoring its rich past.