Community
Entrepreneurs, small business owners invited to meeting this weekend
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The Monroe Foundation will hold an informational session 10 a.m. July 30 at Austin Town Hall.
Community
Attend tonight’s town hall meeting on reparations
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford is sponsoring the event at Malcolm X College from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
15th district
Local businesses invited to this month’s 15th District meeting
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Share information, discuss community concerns and build relations with the police 8:30 a.m. July 27 at MacArthur’s.
back-to-school
One and all invited to back-to-school celebration this weekend
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Sen. Kimberly Lightford hosts the July 31st event at Brookfield Zoo. Registration from 1 to 2 p.m.
Austin
Free dance party July 21st
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Join BUILD, 5100 W. Harrison, for salsa and steppin’. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner, and enjoy the music.
Austin
Two more die in Austin in separate shootings over the weekend
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Nearly 40 people have been killed in Austin so far this year as shooting deaths across the city continue to climb compared to last year.
Nelson Mandela
Remember Nelson Mandela today
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The third annual street dedication will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago Park District
Free concert tonight at Columbus Park Refectory
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The music of Ella Fitzgerald, “the first lady of song,” will be featured at 7 p.m. July 14th as part of the night out in the parks series.
News
Lead found in some Chicago parks drinking fountains
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High levels have not been found in the handful of Austin facilities officials have tested so far, according to documents obtained by WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio.
movies
Watch a movie in Chicago parks this summer
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Despicable Me 2, Inside Out and Zootopica are among the featured films that will be shown in and around Austin.