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Congressman Danny K. Davis

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ son dead at 47

By AustinTalks | April 4, 2017

Stacey Wilson was the father of the congressman’s 15-year-old grandson who was killed last fall. Services will be held Sunday, April 9th in Austin.

Community

West Side birth center delivers 100th baby

By AustinTalks | June 24, 2016

Three of the babies were delivered by Austin mothers at the Birth Center at PCC. A special women’s night out event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 24th at the Berwyn facility.

Community

Witness a night of transformation

By AustinTalks | May 31, 2013

Chicago West Community Music Center and 2nd Story present “Breaking Through” May 31 and June 7.

Community

Crime Scene Chicago comes to West Side

By AustinTalks | May 17, 2013

A sequel to the popular Collaboraction Theatre Chicago performance on violence in the city will be held at Austin Town Hall.

News

Much ado about a ‘do

By AustinTalks | April 16, 2013

Once an artistic expression, dreadlocks are now sending the wrong message to police and other community members, some say.

News

Chicago could close 80 schools by next year

By AustinTalks | March 7, 2013

New report suggests that CPS has the ability to close or shake up dozens of schools by next year.

News

Christ the King announces new school leader

By AustinTalks | February 25, 2013

Clement V. Martin, a Catholic school leader and educator, has been named the next president of Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, effective July 1.

Community

BUILD offers health and wellness workshops, youth programs

By AustinTalks | February 18, 2013

Various free programs throughout the week are held at BUILD headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison St.

Community

Learn about the Great Migration at the library

By AustinTalks | February 8, 2013

A librarian, historian and archivist will share an exciting history lesson about Chicago and the Great Migration Feb. 19 at the West Chicago Avenue Library.

Community

Final Explosion team in need of temporary practice space

By AustinTalks | February 6, 2013

The dance troupe’s founder is asking for someone to donate a large room for a few hours for two days leading up to a Feb. 23 performance.

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