Austin
Dozens of homicides recorded in Austin in 2016, one of the city’s deadliest
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Eighty-eight people were slain in Chicago’s most-populated neighborhood.
Austin
Local church brings community together with monthly free meal
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All are welcome at Friendship Baptist Dec. 9th as they serve their monthly free meal starting at 1 p.m.
Community
We wish you a happy Thanksgiving
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Community groups and local churches will be holding events for those needing a meal or wanting to play football.
youth
Community leaders introduce the “good neighbor and safety action” plan
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A coalition of West Side groups, elected officials, clergy members and others urge the West Side to unite in fighting violence and helping young people.
school
West Side lawmakers put spotlight on state of education
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Parents and teachers from Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park attended a legislative forum last week at which funding and other issues were discussed.
theater
Local actor devoted to bringing theater to Austin
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Daryl Satcher is directing his play “Mr. Mars Meets Ms. Venus” through Oct. 22nd at ESO Theater, 5401 W. Madison.
Austin
Local theater partners with history group to educate Austin on the importance of childcare
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The Working Women’s History Project in partnership with the Lookingglass Theater held a panel earlier this month at Third Unitarian Church.
News
Community shows its support of 5K walk, run
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More than 200 people participated in last weekend’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. event, which celebrated the West Side and all it has to offer.
men's health
Dozens of men turn out for health fair
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The West Side Men’s group hosted last weekend’s event, which featured information from physicians and included free health screenings.