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Volunteers help Austin residents repair their houses

A community organizer says even more should be done to keep residents in their homes and out of foreclosure.

There were 57 participants in the 34th annual competition.

Austin residents learned how they could be affected by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget reductions.

The public is invited to learn more about The Westside Source 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11.

The story of Larry Taylor’s musical family will be depicted as they struggled to survive in Chicago during the 1960’s and 1970’s.

The top contestants won college scholarships at the BUILD-sponsored event.

Renovations have begun on the space in the 5700 block of West Division Street that used to house state Rep. La Shawn Ford’s realty business.

Congressman Danny Davis organized the annual event, which also highlighted civil rights leaders of the past.

College-bound students will share in $20,000; this is the 41st year of the program.

Restaurant operator Charmaine Alfred and business leader Malcolm Crawford were honored last weekend.