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Map debate continues for elected Chicago school board

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

With an elected school board coming to Chicago’s public schools, a proposed electoral district map from a state legislative committee would not split up Austin and North Lawndale – but the same can’t be said for Garfield Park and West Humboldt Park. Meanwhile critics, many West Side based, argue for a map based on existing […]

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‘Hey Lizzo, will you come sing with us?’ West Side orchestra students ask

Avatar photo by Francia Garcia Hernandez April 3, 2023April 3, 2023
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New program to offer free tutoring for students in need

Avatar photo by Amaris E. Rodriguez March 20, 2023March 20, 2023
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Austin high school recognized for female participation in computer science courses

by Francia Garcia Hernandez/AustinTalks March 7, 2023March 7, 2023
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College-bound Urban Prep Austin grads look to future

by Francia Garcia Hernandez/AustinTalks September 13, 2022September 13, 2022
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Architect gets global design nod, gives West Side lessons

Avatar photo by Michael Romain September 6, 2022September 6, 2022
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A House in Austin teaches nutrition education

by Francia Garcia Hernandez/AustinTalks July 25, 2022July 25, 2022
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Teen activist, granddaughter of local NAACP leader fatally shot

by Stacey Sheridan June 27, 2022June 27, 2022
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Austin residents unite to push playground expansion

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov June 24, 2022July 1, 2022
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West Side social studies teacher wins Golden Apple

by Pascal Sabino/Block Club Chicago June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

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