• 620 N. Sawyer Man in clown suit approaching West Side school kids

  The man allegedly approached students at Polaris Charter Academy, 620 N. Sawyer, in East Garfield Park; Beidler Elementary, 3151 W. Walton, in Garfield Park; in the park itself and in the area around N. St. Louis and W. Walton, according to a sergeant at Area 4 Special Victims Unit.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 6, 2008.

• 2009 W. Schiller Man in clown suit approaching West Side school kids

  The alert listed Pritzker Elementary, 2009 W. Schiller, in Wicker Park, as another area where the man dressed as a clown had been seen. But the sergeant couldn't confirm that Pritzker was on the list of areas being investigated.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 6, 2008.

• 3151 W. Walton Man in clown suit approaching West Side school kids

  The man allegedly approached students at Polaris Charter Academy, 620 N. Sawyer, in East Garfield Park; Beidler Elementary, 3151 W. Walton, in Garfield Park; in the park itself and in the area around N. St. Louis and W. Walton, according to a sergeant at Area 4 Special Victims Unit.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 6, 2008.

• 650 N. Cicero Ministry looks to reconnect men to God

  It seemed like any other ordinary Saturday church service with music, praise and singing bellowing out of Breakthrough World Harvest Church, 650 N. Cicero.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 2, 2008.

• 6 S. Hoyne Hope Academy could convert to secular

  The Chicago Board of Education will vote on the proposal at its regular Oct. 22 meeting. CPS will hold another public hearing on Hope Academy's future from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday Oct. 4 at Manning Library, 6 S. Hoyne.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 2, 2008.

• 2189 W. Bowler Hope Academy could convert to secular

  Chicago Public Schools is considering a proposal from administrators at Chicago Hope Academy, 2189 W. Bowler on the West Side, to open a public school in its existing location.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 2, 2008.

• 73 E. 16th Street Through the lens of a legend

  ...s African-American communities and the civil rights movement are on display at Lusenhop Gallery, 73 E. 16th Street, in the South Loop. The exhibit concludes next Saturday, Oct. 11. The showcase marks the...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 2, 2008.

• 5613 W. Chicago Ave. $10,000 reward offered in rape case

  ...Business Entrepreneurship Academy, was brutally beaten and raped in an alley behind Baba's Restaurant, 5613 W. Chicago Ave., the night of Sept. 16...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 2, 2008.

• Chicago and Central $10,000 reward offered in rape case

  Last Thursday, the victim's family joined community activists at a press conference at Chicago and Central, near where the crime took place. The family says witnesses in the area that night...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 2, 2008.

• 501 N. Central $10,000 reward offered in rape case

  At a community meeting on Tuesday at the Austin YMCA, 501 N. Central, residents and community leaders urged potential witnesses to come forward. The anonymous donor also attended...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on October 2, 2008.

• 501 N. Central Ave. Rape suspect sketch released

  ...host a public meeting concerning the attack at 6 p.m. at the Austin YMCA, 501 N. Central Ave. Anyone with information concerning the crime can call Chicago Police detectives at (312) 746-8282...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 26, 2008.

• 5613 W. Chicago Ave. Rape suspect sketch released

  He reportedly had a knife, grabbed the girl in a choke hold and dragged her into an alley behind Baba's Restaurant, 5613 W. Chicago Ave. The man punched, bit and raped the girl, according to the family.  

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 26, 2008.

• 231 N. Pine CPS would like new high school in Austin

  ...skepticism about CPS' commitment and funding argument, noting that the former Austin High School at 231 N. Pine, now housing three CPS-approved charter schools, is currently undergoing a roughly $20 million facelift...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 25, 2008.

• 5608 W. Washington West Side father knows best

  ...Rock School in Austin. On Tuesday, the 40-year-old went up to the school, 5608 W. Washington, he said, just to check on this kids. Despite Payne's and his wife's...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 25, 2008.

• 6200 block of West Bloomingdale Oak Park man arrested in Galewood murder

  ...who was reportedly the shooter, is also in police custody. Police say neighbors on the 6200 block of West Bloomingdale reported hearing gun shots around 11 p.m., Aug. 30. The body of Paris Jackson...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 11, 2008.

• 6008 W. North Ave. Oak Park man arrested in Galewood murder

  ...gun shots around 11 p.m., Aug. 30. The body of Paris Jackson, 19, of 6008 W. North Ave., was found by park district staff the following morning behind the Amundsen Park fieldhouse. He...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 11, 2008.

• Kedzie and Milwaukee Rolling and strolling on the West Side

  Sunday Parkways will traverse nearly nine miles through five West Side communities, including Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, North Lawndale and Little Village. The Oct. 5 event starts at the Logan Square Monument at Kedzie and Milwaukee and ends at Garfield Park.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 11, 2008.

• 6008 W. North Ave. OP man arrested in Galewood murder

  ...gun shots around 11 p.m. Aug. 30. The body of Paris Jackson, 19, of 6008 W. North Ave., was found by park district staff the flowing morning behind the Amundsen Park field house...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 5, 2008.

• 6200 block of W. Bloomingdale OP man arrested in Galewood murder

  Police say neighbors on the 6200 block of W. Bloomingdale reported hearing gun shots around 11 p.m. Aug. 30. The body of Paris Jackson...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 5, 2008.

• 231 N. Pine What kind of high school for Austin?

  ...The business academy, Polytech and VOISE are small schools on the Austin High School campus, 231 N. Pine...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 4, 2008.

• 401 N. Cicero What kind of high school for Austin?

  Some community advocates envisioned such a school at the sprawling Brach site, 401 N. Cicero, but those plans were dashed after the property was sold to a developer looking to...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 4, 2008.

• 543 N. Waller What kind of high school for Austin?

  ...5101 W. Harrison, in contrast, has more than 1,000 students while Frederick Douglas Academy, 543 N. Waller, though not as large, wants to grow in size. Along with this mix of small...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 4, 2008.

• 5101 W. Harrison What kind of high school for Austin?

  Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison, in contrast, has more than 1,000 students while Frederick Douglas Academy, 543 N. Waller...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 4, 2008.

• 5114 W. Roosevelt Rd Austin's quiet HOME-maker

  When Tony Hintze worked at Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly (HOME), located on 5114 W. Roosevelt Rd, for the final time on Aug. 30, it was an understated affair symbolic of the personality of the man himself.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on September 4, 2008.

• 231 N. Pine In pursuit of their happiness

  Since the closing of Austin High School, 231 N. Pine, Christ the King becomes the area's fourth high school, and first Catholic school on...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on August 28, 2008.

• Jackson and Leamington In pursuit of their happiness

  Monday's assembly was the first ever for the new Jesuit school, whose 120 freshmen are taking classes at a temporary location in Austin while their permanent campus is being built near Jackson and Leamington.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on August 28, 2008.

• 1256 N. Waller Recognizing excellence in education

  Jones, a member of the Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller, said she was happy to help when approached with the idea of having the bank as a sponsor for the program.

  Published by Austin Weekly News on August 28, 2008.

• 121 N. LaSalle Reducing the budget shortfall

  ...with any of this, send this column to the Office of the Mayor, City Hall - 121 N. LaSalle, Room 507, Chicago, IL 60602. Tell Mayor Daley which feature listed above you support or...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on August 27, 2008.

• 1018 N. Laramie Promoting the first day of school

  Peggie Burnett, assistant principal of John Hay Community Academy, 1018 N. Laramie, acknowledged funding would not be greatly effected by the boycott. Burnett, though, stressed there needs...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on August 21, 2008.

• 139 S. Parkside Promoting the first day of school

  ...Aug. 13, in the Austin neighborhood. Kicking off with a rally at DePriest Elementary School, 139 S. Parkside, officials joined Chicago Board of Education President Rufus Williams in canvassing the neighborhood encouraging parents...

  Published by Austin Weekly News on August 21, 2008.

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