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New Austin mural a gift to community, school says 

by Shanel Romain January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

A new mural in Austin features the faces of students who attend St. Angela School, 1332 N. Massasoit Ave. The public piece by artist Ally Braden was completed around Thanksgiving, said Lynn Frederick, St. Angela’s director of advancement.  “The children who are pictured in the mural are students or former students,” said Frederick. “It represents […]

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Photos: Community Kwanzaa Celebration

by Shanel Romain January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
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Austin’s Bethel New Life opens new pantry amid realignment

by Shanel Romain January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
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19th Century Club reconsiders the Black Panthers

by Shanel Romain December 27, 2022December 27, 2022
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Retiring River Forest banker looks back

by Shanel Romain December 6, 2022December 6, 2022
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Rev. Ira Acree says his legacy is tied up in credit union

by Shanel Romain November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
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Discarded chairs take on new meaning at Austin nonprofit

by Shanel Romain October 12, 2022October 12, 2022
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Hundreds turn out for Tour de Proviso

by Shanel Romain October 5, 2022October 5, 2022
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West Siders talk going fishing in Columbus Park’s Lagoon

by Michael Romain and Shanel Romain September 21, 2022September 21, 2022
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Austin apartment building explosion injures at least 8

by Shanel Romain, Michael Romain and Block Club Chicago Staff September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

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