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Hundreds of residents are expected to gather from 6 to 7 p.m. at corners across the West Side to take a stand against violence. Every Wednesday night in June, the community comes together in fellowship and solidarity. Watch our video story.
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago renovated 80 low-income houses in Austin last weekend. Learn more about one family that was helped.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis says he’ll hold an upcoming meeting in Austin. About 100 people attended the Davis town hall in Oak Park earlier this month.
Members of the Coalition to Save Community Banks are planning to protest today outside the Chicago office of the FDIC inspector general. The group formed last year after federal regulators seized Park National Community Bank.