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Defiant Ford responds to misleading crypto PAC attack ads
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (506+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. In a speech equal parts defiance and political critique, with some genuine emotion apparent, State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford…...
AIPAC cash to Conyears-Ervin in 7th District sparks upset
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (735+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. A Super PAC connected with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), has involved itself in a big way…...
No, Mr. President, we are not apes
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (379+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. I have lived long enough, preached long enough, and walked these streets long enough to know when America is…...
Kenn Cook’s loving view of the West Side
1+ week, 3+ day ago (153+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. Never miss a headline! #MyWestSideStory is a testament to the enduring strength of Chicago's Westside, a visual diary that…...
West Sub owes state $71M, not making payments
2+ week, 4+ day ago (920+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. West Suburban Medical Center has not made any payments toward its $71 million debt to the State of Illinois, $2.6 million…...
Taliaferro says city close to a deal on new Galewood library
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (758+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. After 16 years of proposals and deals falling through, Galewood is once again tantalizingly close to getting its own neighborhood…...
Youth programs continue their work as they fight for funding
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1779+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. This article was originally published by'City Bureau, a nonprofit journalism lab reimagining local news. Support City Bureau's Civic Reporting…...
With West Sub in trouble, Rep. Ford wants accountability, communication
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (584+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. With the uncertain future of West Suburban Medical Center, a West Side-based committee has formed. They aim to open…...
Communities United creates space for youth to weld and grow
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (736+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. The Workbench Project, an initiative by Communities United, is wrapping up its grassroots summer welding program at Austin College…...
Danny Davis to those waiting to replace him: ‘People get ready’
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (1004+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. As speculation swirls around the intentions of long-time incumbent. Rep. Danny K. Davis to run or not for a 16th term…...