Community
Austin flood recovery center closes Monday
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Oct. 30 is the deadline for residents and business owners to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance in the wake of the summer flooding.
Community
Halloween to be celebrated at several community events this weekend
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All are welcome at the free events, which start Friday evening with a trunk or treat event at the northeast corner of Central and Harrison and end Sunday with a family fall festival at Chicago West Bible Church, 5916 W. Lake St.
News
Illinois residents can apply for help with paying gas, electric bills
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Applications are being accepted for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). More than $200 million has been set aside to help eligible residents pay their heating bills this winter.
Community
Don’t miss the harvest festival and trunk or treat event
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The free community event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 at 600 N. Lorel Ave. There will be a resource fair, giveaways, snacks and more.
Community
Take part in a community conversation about the 15th Police District strategic plan
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To register for the conversation, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at BUILD Inc., 5100 Harrison St., scan the QR code or visit chicagopolice.org/convo.
Community
Free classical music concert in Austin
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Vivaldi will be the featured composer at the Oct. 17 concert, which will be held at the Kehrein Center for the Arts. Register in advance for the performance.
Community
Several Austin sites featured in this weekend’s architecture tour
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The nine Austin sites include Fraternite Notre Dame, the Kehrein Center for the Arts, BUILD and the North Austin Center. Admission is free.
Community
Attend Austin Eats’ chef showcase and movie night
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There will be free dinner bites, a chef panel about starting a food business in Austin, a mac and cheese cook off and more! Space is limited for this Oct. 11 event, so RSVP now.
Community
Financial help still available for July flood victims
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With the Oct. 16 deadline to apply for assistance approaching, a resource fair will be held Saturday at which West Side residents can get help with their applications.
Community
Enter the Best of the West mac and cheese cook off
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Sign up today to compete in the contest, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at 1150 N. Lamon. The competition is open to amateurs and professionals.