Community
Fall festival, groundbreaking ceremony in Austin Saturday
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The Westside Health Authority will hold a fall festival and groundbreaking ceremony from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the corner of Chicago and Lockwood avenues. All are welcome!
News
Austin group distributing free baby supplies Friday
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Formula, diapers, backpacks, school supplies, and clothing and coats will be handed out from 12 to 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at 5701 W. Division St. by the Austin Childcare Providers Network.
Community
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Million Man March
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Meet at noon Oct. 16 at the former Emmett Elementary School at the corner of Madison and Central. Friday’s commemoration is sponsored by the MAC Men.
breast cancer
Get your free mammogram this month in Austin
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Through the end of October, uninsured and underinsured residents can be screened for breast cancer at Loretto Hospital. Some restrictions apply, and same-day appointments are available. Call 833-TLH-LOVE.
Chicago
Early voting expands to all 50 wards this week
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Early voting expands to all 50 wards Wednesday, Oct. 14 to Nov. 3, election day. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community
Austin lawmaker proposes changing the state’s history teaching standards
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford is proposing legislation that would create a commission to review and update Illinois’ history curriculum so that textbooks, class discussion and other course material more accurately reflect history through the inclusion of diverse perspectives.
Community
Masks, hand sanitizer to be distributed Saturday
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) will be handing out masks and hand sanitizer 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at two locations, George Rogers Elementary School, 1045 S. Monitor Ave., and Sayre Elementary Language Academy, 1850 N. Newland Ave. State Reps. La Shawn Ford and Camille Lilly also will be at Saturdays’ events.
Community
Chicago Bears community tailgate Thursday in Austin
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Austin residents are invited to attend a Chicago Bears game tailgate tonight starting at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District, 5701 W. Madison Ave. The event is sponsored by Encompass AV, 33 Realty/Cubed Construction and Walking With a Warrior.
Chicago Department of Health
Free flu shots available throughout Chicago
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Find the nearest flu clinic near you. West Side locations include La Follette Park (Oct. 19), Riis Park (Oct. 27) and Columbus Park (Nov. 2). Getting vaccinated this fall is especially important to prevent a convergence of flu and COVID-19, experts say. The Centers for Disease and Prevention recommends everyone – with a few exceptions – who is 6 months of age or older get the annual flu vaccine.
election
Austin minister, other clergy urge Chicagoans to vote for ‘fair tax’ amendment
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The November election ballot includes a proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution that if approved by voters would allow the state to replace its flat income tax with a graduated one. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is backing the amendment, while businessman Ken Griffin opposes it.