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Naazneen Vhora and Sakshi Sharma have won first place in the University of Illinois at Chicago's Earth’s Remedies’ Community Consulting Competition. The pitch competition, organized by Earth's Remedies and sponsored by Net Impact, gave graduate students real-world experience by connecting them to Crystal Dyer, founder and CEO of the Austin-based travel agency Gone Again Travel.
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Chicago's bike-sharing program wants input from West Side residents about where to locate new docking stations. Austin residents are being asked to participate in an interactive survey to choose the next location for the Divvy station.
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Show your support by stopping by Schweets Cheesecake, 5248 W. Chicago Ave., from 12 to 2 p.m. March 27 or join virtually. There will be live art and testimonials from those attending in person.
Here's the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81795416486?pwd=UWtMUUEyVkJVZ29kdnNQTDBtRkNCQT09
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Austin residents - 18 and older - also can get vaccinated for COVID-19 at two sites: Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave., on Fridays and Saturdays from through April 17 and Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School, 116 N. Central Ave., on Sundays from through April 18. The vaccine is free.
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Endometriosis is a painful condition found in the uterus and one of the leading causes of infertility that affects about 10% of women. In commemoration of endometriosis month, The Loretto Hospital is offering free pap smears for uninsured or underinsured residents of Austin and surrounding communities through the end of March.
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I would like to thank Gov. Pritzker for signing House Bill 2170 into law last week that will improve education in Illinois. Illinois Public Act 101-0654, which takes effective immediately, is a key part of the Illinois Black Caucus' legislative agenda.
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All Austin residents over the age of 18 are eligible for COVID vaccines under the city’s Protect Chicago Plus plan and being urged to get the shots as soon as possible at one of two new sites. At a town hall held over Zoom last weekend, Ald.
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The Chicago Department of Public Health has partnered with Austin Coming Together (ACT) and other community-based organizations to make two vaccination sites available to Austin residents age 18 and older (appointments ONLY, no walk-in's):Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave.Fridays and Saturdays from March 12 - April 17Administered by Loretto HospitalCatalyst Circle Rock Charter School, 116 N. Central Ave.Sundays from March 14 – April 18Administered by Rush HospitalAnyone 18 and over who lives in Austin is eligible for a vaccine. The vaccine is offered at no cost, and you don't need to provide an ID at the vaccine appointment.
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City officials announced Monday that Austin United Alliance, led by Heartland Alliance and Oak Park Regional Housing Center, has been selected to develop the Laramie State Bank building. The proposal - one of seven the city considered - involves opening a new bank branch in the building at the corner of Laramie and Chicago, as well as a café and a interactive blues history museum, “that celebrates Chicago's seminal contributions to blues music,” said Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox.
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Two of the seven groups vying for the right to develop the former Laramie State Bank building received the highest score in a community survey as city officials move closer to choosing a winner. 548 Development’s ”Soul City Steam Center” and Brinshore and Westside Health Authority’s “Soul City Center” each earned a 3.6 score.
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In the 5300 block of West Lake, there is a community of artists. They come from all over the city to Austin to work in their affordable, creative refuge.
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Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cancer killer in the United States. But regular colorectal cancer screenings can save lives.
