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Seven Austin schools would see a decline in their budgets under the proposed budget that will be considered by the Board of Education on June 22. Six others would see an increase. See the details for each school’s budget here.
At least 4,000 people gathered in Austin Saturday to enjoy music, food and family fun along the Soul City Corridor along Chicago Avenue.
The 15th Police District and faith leaders will host several community events throughout the summer in an effort to reduce violence.
Children, students and adults marched in Austin to protest gun violence on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which was June 3.
Peace circles inspired the creation of 10 murals installed throughout the West Side. The artwork displays the vision West Siders have for their community.
This weekend, Austin residents can join a community day and restorative justice festival at Bethel New Life and La Follete Park.
Austin Coming Together has received a grant from the Tides Foundation. It is funding a restorative justice program that teaches young people to become peace circle keepers.
Austin residents may soon – possibly within in six months – be able to bank at a new West Side credit union that’s being pushed by the Leaders Network.
Jemese Marks was one of about 1,400 students who graduated this month from City Colleges of Chicago. The Austin resident earned a degree in early childhood education from Malcolm X College. Hundreds of other West Siders attend the college.
The 15th Police District and its community partners will be offering a number of programs to young people, including a camping trip over Memorial Day weekend.