Sunday, January 18, 2026

Search results for keyword: Austin found in 103 News.

crime
  • by david hall
Boy, 14, shot at Columbus Park in Austin

The boy was shot twice in the thigh and was hospitalized in critical condition.

politics
  • by david hall
Violence prevention programs to expand in 4 West Side neighborhoods as businesses near $100M funding goal

The neighborhoods are Austin, Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Little Village, where about 20% of shootings occur citywide, according to city crime statistics.

food-and-restaurants
  • by david hall
Ribfest Chicago returns to North Center with expanded offerings, but it's still 'all about the ribs'

In addition to 10 pitmasters vying for rib supremacy, among the featured attractions new this year at the 24th annual rib extravaganza is a bigger kids area and a whiskey tasting.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard federal probe is looking into work of contractor who faces prison for bribery

The south suburb paid more than $200,000 to O.A.K.K. Construction Co., a Summit business whose president Alex Nitchoff awaits sentencing after pleading guilty in January to bribing a Cook County assessor's office employee for property tax breaks.