Community
Back-to-school events being held this weekend in Austin
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Stop by end-of-summer celebrations from 12 to 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at 5100 W. Harrison St. and 10:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at 4650 W. Madison St.
Community
Attend this month’s 15th Police District meeting
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The public is invited to this month’s meeting of the 15th Police District Council meeting. It will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at New Home Baptist Church, 4804 W. Polk St.
Community
Loretto Hospital offers free back-to-school physicals, immunizations
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Uninsured and underinsured families living in the ZIP codes of 60651, 60644, 60624, 60623 and 60612 are eligible.
Community
Back-to-school bash in Austin
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Chicago Public Schools is holding a series of back-to-school celebrations this month, including one from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Aug. 8 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave.
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Free film and food!
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The free event will be held at BUILD Chicago, 5100 W. Harrison, on July 19. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Community
Celebrate art and community in Austin this weekend
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The free event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5900-5930 W. West End Blvd. There will be art classes, games, bingo, pony rides and petting zoo and a drum circle.
Community
South Side nonprofit celebrates Austin with its ‘Paint the Hood Orange’ campaign
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The Westside Health Authority partnered with Hustle Mommies last week to bring free food, fun and laughter to the Austin Pop Court, 5257 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
West Side faith leaders push for investigation and compensation for flooding victims
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation President Kari Steele, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts are expected to meet with members of the Leaders Network Tuesday at the faith group’s monthly meeting in Austin.
Community
Rep. Ford calls for pause on utility shutoffs
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In the wake of last weekend’s torrential rain that flooded hundreds of basements on Chicago’s West Side, state Rep. La Shawn Ford is urging ComEd and People’s Gas to temporarily stop utility shutoffs of those affected by the storms and also offer assistance.
Community
Attend peace & healing festival
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Bethel New Life will be hosting the event on July 8 from 10 am.. to 3 p.m. at 1140 N. Lamon Ave. There will be music, fun, food and more.