Community
Free flu, COVID-19 shots
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The Chicago Department of Public Health will be giving free COVID-19 and flu shots from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at 4924 W. Chicago Ave. For more information, call the 37th Ward office at (773) 379-0960.
Community
Halloween activities galore this weekend
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Celebrate Halloween this weekend in Austin. Stop by St. Paul Lutheran School, 846 N. Menard, from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30, then head to Columbus Park from 5 to 9 p.m. On Saturday night, from 6 to 8 p.m., the city will hold its Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade. It starts on State Street at Lake and move south to Van Buren.
Community
Free Halloween events Friday & Saturday
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The 25th Police District will host a truck or treat event Friday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 5555 W. Grand Ave. The 15th Police District will host a pumpkin carving and decorating event Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for youth ages 3 to 13.
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Watch free screening of film about urban gardening
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The screening of “Can You Dig This” will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd. After the film, there will be a discussion, and there will also be free snacks and a mini-farmers marekt.
Community
21 community projects – including 1 in Austin – vying for $10 million in city funding
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Learn more about the Columbus Park open space renovations project Thursday night at a virtual meeting starting at 6 p.m. Seven projects will be chosen from the 21 semi-finalists; they’ll receive up to $1.5 million in public funding.
Community
Get a free mammogram at The Loretto Hospital
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To schedule an appointment, call (833) TLH-HEAL or (312) 485-0473, or fill out a contact form online.
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West Siders invited to symposium on building black wealth in Austin
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Attend Saturday’s event virtually or in person at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd. “Building Black Wealth in Austin” will reflect on the past, present and future of housing in Austin.
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Austin sites featured on annual architectural tour
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The three Austin sites are the Kehrein Center for the Arts, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and the Austin Community Family Center. The tours will take place Oct. 16 and 17.
Community
15th District seeking your input
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The Chicago Police Department’s 15th District will hold a virtual Zoom meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5. It’s part of an ongoing conversation about the district’s 2022 strategic plan. Register through EventBrite.
Community
30,000-plus properties in Cook County’s first tax sale in more than 2 years
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Local residents are being urged to check the Cook County treasurer’s web site to make sure they don’t have unpaid taxes needing to be paid. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will conduct the first sale in more than two years of delinquent property taxes on Nov. 5.