Community
29th Ward residents invited to community meeting, BBQ
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro is hosting tonight’s event at Rutherford Sayre Park, 6871 W. Belden Ave.
BUILD
“Endangered population” tour comes to Austin tonight
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Share your thoughts on what needs to be done to strengthen the West Side and other communities of color.
Community
Register now for next weekend’s 5k walk/run
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Austin P.O.W.E.R. of Life is sponsoring the annual race, which starts at Chicago and Mayfield avenues Sept. 24.
Community
West Side men invited to health fair this weekend
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Stop by the free event Sept. 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loretto Hospital.
challenges
Shining a spotlight on challenges that affect communities of color
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Rev. Marshall Hatch and Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin are among the sponsors of the Sept. 13th meeting being held from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.
Community
Paid apprenticeships, internships available to West Side teens
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After School Matters is accepting applications for its fall program, which begins the week of Sept. 26th.
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City offering residents assistance with roof, porch repair
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One-day registration runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8th only. Applicants will be selected by lottery.
Community
Attend town hall on what to do with closed CPS buildings
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29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro is hosting the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Austin Town Hall.
garden
More community gardens cropping up in Austin
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Vacant lots on three West Side streets have been selected for transformation as part of a block club competition sponsored by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.
back-to-school
Get CPS students ready for the first day of classes at event today
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The back-to-school celebration runs from 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 29th at 5701 W. Madison. There will be giveaways, physicals and haircuts, food and more.