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Igor Studenkov is a winner of multiple Illinois Press Association awards for local government and business reporting. He has been contributing to Austin Weekly News since 2015. His work has also appeared in Wednesday Journal and Forest Park Review, as well as Streetsblog Chicago and various community newspapers throughout the Chicagoland region. His favorite West Side library is Austin library, and his favorite West Side business is Out of the Past Records

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West Side FEMA flood aid will continue amid government shutdown

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov September 30, 2023September 30, 2023

Federal efforts to help Austinites affected by July 2 flooding will continue if the federal government shuts down – at least at first. If the shutdown does happen, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will shift the funding it does have to respond to any new disasters and continue to work in the active disaster areas. […]

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Private pickleball courts slated for North/Mobile Walgreens site

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov September 26, 2023September 26, 2023
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Legit Pathways program teaches youth how to profit from cannabis legalization

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov September 26, 2023September 26, 2023
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Solar energy program pilots in West Garfield Park

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov September 18, 2023September 19, 2023
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FEMA aid appears to be coming up short, West Side advocates say

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov September 18, 2023September 19, 2023
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Activists demand West Side Amazon increase hiring, wages

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Former Aldi site proposals feature shops, housing and green roofs

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov September 11, 2023September 12, 2023
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Congressional run for Melissa Conyears-Ervin in question

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State funding set, so city colleges plan new community center

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov September 1, 2023September 1, 2023
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Austin clinic treats asylum-seekers as demand, costs rise

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