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In a recent Chicago Tribune story, 19-year-old Malcolm London shares his passion for the written word and tells his story from growing up on the West Side to his recent appearance on national television.
The 6 p.m. Oct. 31 event sponsored by Roman Morrow and Divinely Orchestrated will offer a safe place for families to go for games, food, treats and more.
Community Health Focus Day will feature school physicals, immunizations and a free lunch.
Eligible residents can receive help through CEDA’s winter heating season program or from ComEd’s hardship fund.
The 15th District Police CAPS is collecting gently used purses until Oct. 3.
The 11 a.m. Sept. 29 event will start at the Garfield Park Conservatory and feature visits at eight community gardens.
Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell recently visited properties targeted for leveling because of gang and drug-related activity near eight row houses.
Residents are invited to attend the 7 p.m. Sept. 29 event featuring the Faith and Fellowship outreach group.
As many celebrate the end of teachers strike, one West Side advocate expresses concerns about the agreement to tie teacher evaluations to student test scores.
In the Sept. 16 Chicago Sun-Times piece, Ald. Emma Mitts and others express concerns about living in communities plagued by violence.