Community
DUI saturation patrol in Austin this weekend
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The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI saturation patrol in the 15th District this weekend, from 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 to 3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25.
Community
Community meeting tonight in Austin
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Austin United Alliance will update residents from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 about the Laramie State Bank project. The Soul City Corridor and other economic issues also will be discussed.
Community
What should change on Chicago Avenue?
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City transportation officials are asking West Side residents to complete a 16-question survey about improvements being made to Chicago Avenue, from Austin Boulevard to Cicero Avenue. The deadline to give input on the survey is Sept. 22.
Community
Austin peace bike ride set for Saturday
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Meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at Michele Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St., and the ride will start at 10 a.m.
Community
West Siders invited to back-to-business event
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A back-to-business brunch will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 16 at Sankofa Cultural Arts Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave. – in the heart of the Soul City Corridor. Learn about small business opportunities, grants and more.
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New nature play garden to be unveiled in Austin this weekend
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The former vacant lot at 1114 S. Mason Ave. has been transformed into a public space for community members to gather and children to play. The grand opening will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 19, with a short program and ribbon cutting taking place at 2 p.m.
News
Blues festival comes to Austin
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Celebrate the blues this weekend in the heart of Austin’s Soul City Corridor. The free performances will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at Chicago and Mayfield. Stop by Friday and Saturday for other activities, including art and spoken word.
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Happy Labor Day
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We wish all West Side workers a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend. Thank you for reading AustinTalks.
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Get down at blues performance
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The seventh annual blues fest will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson. The event is being sponsored by the Illinois Alliance, Ald. Chris Taliaferro and the Issac S. Carothers Youth and Senior Foundation.
Community
Check out Austin art showcase
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Stroll along Austin’s Soul City Corridor, which runs on Chicago Avenue between Cicero and Austin, to see artwork produced by local artists. The Austin Art Showcase ends Sept. 30.