An interview with Mayor Lori Lightfoot
On June 3, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot agreed to a 15-minute virtual interview with Austin Weekly News. She spoke […]
Oak Park ‘Leadership Lab’ seeking Austin fellows
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation’s Leadership Lab is now accepting applications for its 2021-22 program, but this most […]
Data illustrator maps transit’s racial inequities
During his regular commute on the Blue Line, Al Bell often notices a rather striking disparity as the CTA […]
Catering company brings sweet, savory soul to corridor
The Soul City Corridor coming to life on the West Side is home to a new Southern-inspired grab-and-go restaurant. […]
Memorial Day weekend passes with no Austin gunshot victims
Faith-based leaders and local residents are quietly celebrating an unusual milestone: No one died at the hands of a […]
Juneteenth celebration coming to Austin June 18-20
A group of West Side community organizations are teaming up to put on a 3-day Juneteenth celebration in Columbus […]
Black History trolley tour offers taste of West Side soul food
A new tour is helping people experience the West Side’s history and culture through food. The Chi-Town Soul trolley […]
Austin resident launches another bid for Congress
Austin activist Kina Collins launched another bid for Congress on Tuesday outside of the shuttered Emmet Elementary School, 5500 […]
West Humboldt Park residents pushing for new library branch at Pioneer Bank
As the city plans to redevelop West Humboldt Park’s Pioneer Bank, 4000 W. North Ave., the Nobel Neighbors community […]
Austin residents concerned proposed restaurant would bring noise, crowds
Taneka Daniels, of Blue Island, said that there is broad community support for her plans to build a restaurant […]
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