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Author Archives: Michael Romain

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Chicago office building named after veteran Austin politician

by Michael Romain January 2, 2023January 2, 2023

A public building in one of the ritziest areas of Chicago is now named after a longtime Austin elected official. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), the agency responsible for protecting the region’s water quality, announced on Dec. 14 that its office building at 100 E. Erie St. is now the Barbara […]

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High on still life

by Michael Romain December 28, 2022December 28, 2022
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Rebels without a pause

by Michael Romain December 20, 2022December 20, 2022
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The new Jim Crow  

by Michael Romain December 6, 2022December 6, 2022
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Shop Local 2022

by Michael Romain November 29, 2022November 29, 2022
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Plaque at Westgate honors Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

by Michael Romain November 8, 2022November 8, 2022
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Looking for a food bank? That’s gotten a lot easier

by Michael Romain November 8, 2022November 8, 2022
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$5K reward offered for murder of West Side hoops standout

by Michael Romain October 25, 2022October 25, 2022
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Let’s vote for the good life

by Michael Romain October 19, 2022October 19, 2022
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Marshall High basketball game honors slain teammate

by Michael Romain October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

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