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Wisconsin college students visit Austin
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Carrol University students spent a week visiting with Catalyst Circle Rock students and exploring Austin and other city neighborhoods.
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West Side holiday parade and tree lighting
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Members of the community gathered Dec. 6 for the eighth annual event that took them down Madison Avenue and ended in front of the 15th District Chicago Police headquarters.
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Oak Park Church hosts Faith and Fellowship event
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Residents of Austin’s Central Plaza Residential Care attended the Sept. 29 reception and prayer service for individuals with mental illness at St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church.
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Austin residents return to library thanks to amnesty event
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Chicago Public Library’s citywide program that ends today has allowed members to bring back overdue books and other materials without fees.
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Rep. Ford hosts town hall to address violence, unemployment
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The Aug. 28 meeting invited residents, community leaders and representatives from state agencies to discuss issues affecting those living in Austin and other African-American communities.
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Brunson students kick off year with new playground
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The West Side elementary was one of 10 CPS schools previously without recess space to receive the new equipment.
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Austin enjoys Shakespeare in the Parks
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The Aug. 1 performance of “The Taming of the Shrew” at Austin Town Hall was the third of 11 scheduled performances by the free citywide tour, which brought residents and visitors to the West Side neighborhood.
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West Siders march against violence and drugs
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The 24th annual event at the Healing Temple Church of God in Christ added an anti-violence message to its yearly “say no to drugs” parade.
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Austin Town Hall hosts Dance in the Parks
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The free event featured professionals, as well as student performers from the Chicago Park District day camp program.
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Austin celebrates with block party, health and wellness fair
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The event, aimed at uniting the community, was put on by the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and the Third Unitarian Church.