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Defiant Ford responds to misleading crypto PAC attack ads
1+ hour, 24+ 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…...
Developers present proposal for East Garfield Park youth athletics and arts education hub
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (750+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. East Garfield Park residents responded to the proposal to build an athletics and culture hub on the two city-owned…...
The grey areas in the Black and White of the 7th Congressional District
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1730+ 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 announcement that Cong. Danny Davis would retire after his current term, a torrent of Democratic candidates has…...
AIPAC cash to Conyears-Ervin in 7th District sparks upset
1+ week, 2+ 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…...
Semaphore Café coffee shop opens in East Garfield Park
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (1114+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. East Garfield Park finally has its own freestanding coffee shop." Weber previously owned and operated the Fourth Estate Cafe…...
Austin Weekly News Events - Marques Carroll: Chi-Town Trumpet Summit at Andy's Jazz Club
1+ week, 3+ day ago (34+ words) Marques Carroll: Chi-Town Trumpet Summit at Andy's Jazz Club'Austin Weekly News A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois....
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…...
Print Edition: February 11, 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (29+ words) Print Edition: February 11, 2026Austin Weekly News A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois....
Winter Florals brings bloom and sound to Third City Studio
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (475+ words) A news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning the Austin neighborhood located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. "In the wintertime there will be flowers," sang Angel Bat Dawid, moving through the gallery at Third City Studio…...