Austin
Poetry on the Patio returns to Austin
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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.
Austin
Cook County to invest in violence prevention programs in Austin, Chicago’s West Side
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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.
black youth
After Urban Prep, college-bound Austin students look to future
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Three recent Urban Prep graduates share their college plans and hopes for the future.
CPS
Field School students to start classes at renovated Key Elementary building
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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 Police District
Shootings in Austin down this summer
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15th District Commander Andre Parham called the reduction in crime in Austin “unprecedented.” He officers, residents and community groups for working together.
Chicago mayor
Group of Chicagoans want Rep. Ford to run for mayor
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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.
News
Food pantries respond to rising need for assistance in Austin
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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.
budget
Residents share priorities, needs at city budget forum in Austin
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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.
firearms
State funding available for violence prevention, youth development programs in Austin
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Grant opportunities, upcoming community events and youth activities were shared at this month’s 15th Police District meeting with West Side faith leaders.
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A House in Austin teaches parents to bring healthier options to the table
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The local nonprofit will benefit from the upcoming Food Aid Festival, which will be held July 22 and 23 in Austin. The festival will raise funds for organizations addressing food insecurity.