basketball
West Side youth invited to share their views, then shoot hoops
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A round table discussion with community leaders and the police will be followed by a basketball game Feb. 27 at the former YMCA, 501 N. Central Ave.
Community
Notable Chicagoans to be celebrated in Austin
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin will honor three local leaders and the Illinois Civil Liberties Union Feb. 27 at the Columbus Park Refectory.
Austin
West Side residents will discuss why more African Americans should vote in 2016
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The non-profit, non partisan Maps coalition is sponsoring the Feb. 23rd event to improve Illinois government by making state legislators more accountable to voters.
Community
Grand opening of special veterans hub set for Feb. 20th
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The office at 5031 W. Montrose will be open to the public from 1 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20th. The nonprofit group Chicago Veterans has been operating it since late December.
Community
Free jazz concert Friday at Austin Town Hall
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Pianist Erwin Helfer will commemorate his 80th birthday in a two-hour performance Feb. 19th with several other musicians.
6978 Soul Food
West side eatery participating in Chicago Black Restaurant Week
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Discounts available on several meals when you stop by 6978 Soul Food on West North Avenue Feb. 12 or 13.
Community
Session aims to improve African Americans’ health
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and several groups are sponsoring the Feb. 13th event at Westside Health Authority, 4926 W. Chicago. Ave.
black history month
African-American performer to appear at Austin church
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Mama Kemba will assume the persona of a former slave at Third Unitarian’s annual black history lunch to raise money for the decades-old scholarship fund.
News
Local black leaders honored Sunday for their love, support of community
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Sixteen were recognized by U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and the Sankofa Safe Child Initiative in a festive event held at Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church.
Alan Taylor
Building bridges between Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park
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The senior minister of Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation urges residents living on both sides of Austin Boulevard to come together.