Austin West Side
West Side credit union one step closer to opening
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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.
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Austin resident found place to start her dream career
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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.
15th district
Many summer activities available for Austin youth
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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.
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Young West Siders explore summer job opportunities
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Young people ages 14 to 24 learned how to apply for work through the One Summer Chicago program at a job fair held last week at La Follette Park.
29th Ward
Innovation center may soon be underway in the 29th Ward
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro shared progress on construction projects in the 29th Ward, including a proposed innovation center on Madison Street and Central Avenue. He also reminded residents to pay attention to where they park now that street sweeping has begun.
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Witness protection program to receive funding in new state budget
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Austin lawmaker La Shawn Ford said the new state budget includes $12 million to fund Illinois’ witness protection program. The Leaders Network has been pushing for the funding for years.
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Project to renovate mural at Central Avenue Green line stop moving along
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As residents were briefed about a mural that is being redone at the Central Avenue viaduct there were calls for infrastructure repair. “Why are you putting a Band-Aid on a gushing wound? one resident asked.
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‘Violence is the expression of poverty’ – Mayor Lightfoot stresses importance of investing in the West Side
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The mayor and other city officials shared their plans to address the root causes of violence at a West Side public safety town hall meeting held recently. It’s one of six town halls being held across the city in March and April.
Chicago Public Schools
Michele Clark students, parents ask CPS to hear their voices
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Austin residents joined the school community in asking to be involved in the development of a lot next to the high school, which was recently purchased by CPS. An online survey will help gather input.
activists
Austin’s ‘everyday activists’ share their stories of improving the West Side
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Several Austin and Oak Park residents shared their stories as activists and community organizers during a panel as part of the photo exhibit “Everyday Activists.” The exhibit closes March 31 at the Austin library branch,.