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West Side residents celebrate Nelson Mandela

by Malcolm Crawford on December 10, 2013

The former South African president was honored Thursday at a pre-Kwanzaa performance at The Sankofa Cultural Arts Center. The Leaders Network of Chicago will remember him with prayers and tributes starting at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Columbus Park Refectory.

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Fire safety fair to be held at Columbus Park

12.09.2013 Community

The first 50 participants to register for the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago’s Team Firestopper program will receive free equipment.

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Sign up for health insurance tonight

12.09.2013 Community

The Loretto Hospital Clergy Council and 29th Ward Ald. Deborah Graham host a free enrollment event 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9 in the sixth floor auditorium, 645 S. Central Avenue.

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Austin presence at charter schools conference

12.07.2013 News

Students from Legal Prep Charter Academies performed, and state Rep. La Shawn Ford spoke on a panel of lawmakers.

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Six candidates meet deadline to run for the Cook County Board

12.05.2013 News

The five men and one woman want to replace retiring Commissioner Earlean Collins, who’s stepping down after 16 years in office.

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Donations accepted through Dec. 11th

12.04.2013 Community

The North Avenue Business Association holds its eighth annual food drive.

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Applications being accepted for After School Matters

12.03.2013 Community

Hundreds of programs citywide – including several in Austin – begin Jan. 27, so teens should apply now.

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Austin’s annual Christmas celebration this week

12.01.2013 Community

The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5th at Madison and Cicero, and the tree lighting will be at 7:15 p.m. in front of the 15th District Police headquarters.

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