Community
Faith leaders denounce Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action
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West Side ministers Ira Acree and Marshall Hatch condemned last week’s ruling that strikes down affirmative action in college admissions.
Community
Check out Austin Eats’ list of events for July
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There are opportunities to volunteer, shop, get free food and more for the next month in Austin.
Community
Something brewing in Austin
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Urban Essentials Coffee Cafe, 5300 W. Chicago Ave., held a soft opening on Juneteenth, with plans for a formal grand opening sometime in mid-July. But in the meantime, the Cafe is still open for business.
Community
Get free legal help Tuesday in Austin
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Meet with an attorney at no cost from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 27 at Hope Community Church, 5900 W. Iowa St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Community
Breaking the stigma of Black men’s mental health
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Register now for the event, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 at Michele Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
Community
Summer meals available for CPS students starting this week
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Free meals are available starting this week and running through early August at hundreds of locations across Chicago, including more than a dozen in Austin.
Community
Let your voices be heard
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The Good Neighbor Campaign is hosting a listening session at 2 p.m. June 20.
Community
Celebrate Juneteenth this weekend on the West Side
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Several events will be held throughout the weekend, starting Saturday at 10 a.m. and continuing through Monday.
Community
Job fair Friday
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The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16 at 5101 W. Harrison.
Community
Illinois drivers can’t be pulled over for items on windows, mirror
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Austin lawmaker La Shawn Ford pushed the proposal, which will ban police from stopping a vehicle solely because there is an item hanging from the rearview mirror, windshield or side windows. The law will take effect Jan. 1, 2024.