Community
Christ the King to host peace basketball tournament Saturday
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The 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 event at the college prepatory school, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd., will bring together rival gang members for a day of shooting hoops and hope.
Community
Chronic absenteeism setting back Chicago students
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A recent Tribune series on truancy in Chicago Public Schools looks at the issue affecting tens of thousands of students citywide.
Community
Bethel Christmas store signup Saturday
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The Nov. 10 event is planned for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the center, 1140 N. Lamon Ave.
Community
Jazz in the sanctuary tonight
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The Oct. 27 event will be held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 5700 W. Midway Park. Tickets are $25.
Community
Cancer awareness and life enrichment workshop Saturday
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The 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 event will be held at the Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller Ave. Organizers ask that children not attend.
Community
Entrepreneurs to get help launching businesses
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The Bethel New LIfe program will provide owners training and up to $6,000 in start-up costs to help build up the business community on the West Side. The first informational workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. tonight at 1140 N. Lamon Ave.
Community
5th annual College Youth Centers Fair Saturday
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The 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20 event will take place at ICE Lawndale Theaters, 3330 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Community
Gov. Quinn and Ald. Graham attend BUILD ribbon cutting
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The Oct. 13 event was the grand opening of BUILD’s new headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison Ave.
Community
West Siders invited to attend financial services event Saturday
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The free session will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 in the 15th District Chicago Police Department community room, 5701 W. Madison Ave.
Community
Rep. Ford asks “What are the people in Austin to do?”
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In a letter to AustinTalks, the state lawmaker responds to the recent YMCA closing by calling on the governor to make it a priority to fight for the West Side.