Austin Weekly News

06/15/2026

Corey Dooley Johnson uses storytelling, characters, and creative programming to inspire Chicago youth

A $3,500 grant awarded to CommunityCorey from the 2026 Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities will help expand literacy, arts and entrepreneurship programming for West Side youth this summer.

06/14/2026

Through 3-day activation, the nonprofit shared how they decreased violence around Austin Town Hall

Through 3-day activation, the nonprofit shared how they decreased violence around Austin Town Hall

06/13/2026

Bilingual, barrier-free mental health services aim to expand culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and families

TaskForce launches free LGBTQ+ therapy program on West Side. Bilingual, barrier-free mental health services aim to expand

06/12/2026

The race weekend featured the West Side Wellness Fest, local running groups, and residents coming together to support runners

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Half Marathon brought crowds of runners and spectators to Chicago’s West Side.

06/11/2026

One of 44 awards garnered by NEWSWELL Chicago flags

The Austin Weekly News won five awards last week as the Illinois Press Association announced the winners in its annual Best of the Press contest.

06/11/2026

Austin couple hosting private screening

The West Side couple developing a Black vampire-based television series have completed the pilot and the script for the second episode.

06/10/2026

TONIGHT! Join us at the Oak Park Public Library at 7 p.m. for a Town Hall.

Over the last year, our newsroom has weathered significant challenges and entered a new chapter as part of NEWSWELL, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening local news. At tonight's Town Hall, we'll talk about how we got here, what this transition means for our publications, and why we’re optimistic about the future.

Most importantly, we'll answer your questions and hear directly from the community we serve every day.

Strong local journalism only works when it remains connected to the people it covers. We hope you'll join us for an honest conversation about where we've been, where we're headed, and the role community news continues to play in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Riverside, Brookfield, Austin, and beyond.

06/06/2026

June 21 event will feature models, entrepreneurs and advocates with disabilities

A fashion show, dubbed Runway of Change and centered on disability inclusion and accessibility, will take place on June 21.

06/05/2026

Bill could give $500 a month of guaranteed income to eligible Illinoisians, following pilot project success in Chicago

Bill could give $500 a month of guaranteed income to eligible Illinoisians, following pilot project success in Chicago

06/04/2026

Through performance, archives and neighborhood programming, the group highlights Black creativity, resilience, and community

As Honey Pot Performance marks its 25th anniversary, the West Side arts organization is reflecting on a quarter-century of using performance, storytelling and public humanities projects to preserve Black cultural history and foster community.