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A memorandum of understanding has been signed that will allow the Leaders Network to open a branch on the West Side. The faith leaders group is still seeking donations.
Saturday is the deadline for residents to submit their ideas about which projects they want to be considered for funding through participatory budgeting.
West Side residents can enjoy a night of spoken word performances, fashion and food at this free event hosted at a family home in Austin on Sept. 10th.
Through violence prevention and reduction grants, West Side nonprofits will receive millions of dollars over the next three years. Grant recipients include BUILD Chicago, New Moms and Manufacturing Renaissance.
Three recent Urban Prep graduates share their college plans and hopes for the future.
An open house will be held Aug. 22 from 5 to 6:30 at the school, which is located in the former Francis Scott Elementary School that CPS closed nearly a decade ago.
15th District Commander Andre Parham called the reduction in crime in Austin “unprecedented.” He officers, residents and community groups for working together.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford, an Austin resident, is “open” to running for mayor, though he will not be participating in an event Thursday night organized by others to garner support.
Amid rising food and gas costs, local groups are helping West Side residents through pop-up pantries and home delivery programs, as well as longstanding food pantry locations.
West Siders said they want to see homeownership, mental health and climate change prioritized in the city’s 2023 budget. A final public engagement session will be held this weekend.