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Austin group settles court case challenging Chicago Police deployment

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The Central Austin Neighborhood Association has reached a settlement with the city of Chicago aimed at addressing the chronic disparity in police response times to calls from white neighborhoods compared to primarily Black and Brown neighborhoods. CANA, led by Serethea and Ron Reid, filed the lawsuit 10 years ago.

Community

Free turkey giveaway Tuesday

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At 1 p.m. Nov. 16, 1,000 turkeys will be given away by the Black Village Foundation, Chicago Bears player Tarik Cohen and Lil Durk’s Neighborhood Heroes. Stop by Dearborn Wholesaler Grocers, 4525 W. Madison St. There will also be free COVID testing.

Community

Stop by fall resource fair

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Stop by the community fall harvest resource fair and music extravaganza Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will be held at By The Hand, 415 N. Laramie Ave. Learn about how to get access to lending, rental assistance, free legal help and more. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m.

Community

Veterans to be celebrated in Austin

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Veterans are invited to a free luncheon Nov. 11 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Healing Temple Church, 4941 W. Chicago Ave. There will be raffles, gifts and resources available. Attendees must show proof of vaccination.

Community

Loretto Hospital offering free COPD screening throughout November

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“While there’s no cure for COPD, if it’s diagnosed and treated early, it can be a very manageable condition,” said Dr. Nikhila Juvvadi, Loretto Hospital’s chief medical officer. Free pulmonary function testing is available to Austin residents living in the 60651, 60644, 60624, 60623 and 60612 Zip codes.