Though the City of Chicago doesn’t have official trick-or-treat hours on Oct. 31, youngsters are usually out from about 4 to 7 p.m. austinweeklynews.com/2026/10…

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago launched its first hands-on conservation session at the Austin Branch Library. austinweeklynews.com/2026/10…

Through paintings, sound and light, North Lawndale artist Terreon Collins is turning his own experiences with sickle cell disease into an immersive art exhibition titled “Where the Blood Flows at the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot. austinweeklynews.com/2026/10…

In order to help his campaign efforts in running for Mayor of Chicago, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has a new presence on the West Side. austinweeklynews.com/2026/10…

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A new quality of life plan has launched in Garfield Park, aiming to coalesce residents of East Garfield Park and West Garfield Park around shared goals for future investment. Read more: austinweeklynews.com/2026/09…

Mayor Brandon Johnson says his recent economic development initiatives on the West Side have created real change and reduced violent crime. austinweeklynews.com/2026/10…

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Back in March, a series of management failures led to the shut down of West Suburban Medical Center, despite owner Manoj K. Prasad’s claims to be an expert in medical technology systems and hospital management. austinweeklynews.com/2026/09…

The first West Side mayor in 90 years is running for reelection. On Sept. 13, Mayor Brandon Johnson, an Austin resident, announced that he would seek reelection in February. His first term comes to an end in April. austinweeklynews.com/2026/09…

After over 40 years in health care leadership, Sharenne Bearden is teaching a new class at Malcolm X College. austinweeklynews.com/2026/09…

At Austin Harvest market, six high schoolers who attend By The Hand Club For Kids manage inventory, fulfill orders and provide customer service to sell fresh, affordable produce and flowers after school. austinweeklynews.com/2026/09…

On Sept. 19, a bus full of tourists and residents took part in a different kind of architectural tour. Emmy-award winning historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas narrated a two-hour tour through Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. austinweeklynews.com/2026/09…

West Side comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery returned to Chicago on Sunday to film his newest stand-up special at the Black Ensemble Theater in Uptown as part of the What’s Funny Comedy Festival. austinweeklynews.com/2026/09…

The Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation in Austin has received the 2026 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Rehabilitation for transforming the former and long vacant Robert Emmet Elementary School. austinweeklynews.com/2026/09…