Austin

Also known as South Austin, North Austin · Austin community area · Wards 37, 29, 28 and 24

Emma Mitts37th Ward · 41% of Austin

Chris Taliaferro29th Ward · 41% of Austin

Jason C. Ervin28th Ward · 13% of Austin

Monique L. Scott24th Ward · 6% of Austin

Stories

Austin · Galewood

Chicago police on the CTA: Council approves $225 million, three-year off-duty officer deal

The City Council voted 50-0 on Sept. 23 to renew a deal putting an average of 180 off-duty Chicago police officers a day on the CTA, paid by the CTA.

Oct 16, 2026

Austin · Garfield Park

Jason Ervin, the Mayor's floor leader, saves the veto by one vote after asking the Council who gives away power

A profile of Ald. Jason Ervin (28th Ward), the budget chair whose Oct. 14 speech held the Mayor's veto, 33–17, two weeks after his own no on the parking meter sale.

Oct 16, 2026