Community
Park District’s get fit for free week
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Work out for free at any of the Chicago Park District’s gyms, fitness classes and lap swim Jan. 7-13.
Community
Greater St. Johns hosting food drive
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Drop off canned or non-perishable items through Friday at three locations.
Community
Orr teacher awarded grant for art furniture program
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Two others from May Elementary also are receiving money from the Oppenheimer Family Foundation.
Community
Church seeking information about theft
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The Rev. Ira Acree is offering a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection to the Dec. 5 incident.
Community
Sweet Homes Chicago workshop Saturday
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The 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 event will be held at the Austin Public Library, 5615 W Race Ave. All ages are welcome to attend the workshop to discuss creative housing and neighborhood preservation in Austin.
Community
Town hall to address school actions Thursday
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The 6 p.m. Dec. 13 meeting is planned to be held at the Sankofa Cultural Arts and Business Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
Community stands by Rep. Ford
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The Illinois state representative is due to be arraigned in court Tuesday morning. Some West Side residents say they don’t believe he’s guilty of the 17 counts of bank fraud against him.
Community
Austin’s Rev. Lewis Flowers dies
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The Chairman of the Westside Ministers Coalition died early Sunday morning.
Community
Austin safety meeting Tuesday
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The 6 p.m. Dec. 11 gathering will be held at the Rock of Our Salvation Evangelical Free Church, 118 N. Central Ave.
Community
Hoops for the holidays Saturday
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The free 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 basketball skills clinic is being held at Marshall High School, 3250 W. Adams St. Youth ages 8 to 18 are welcome to participate. Registration starts at 12:15. Canned goods for a local food pantry will also be collected at the event.