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charity

CROP walk charity event draws more than 100

By Terry Dean | May 10, 2017

Austin food pantries will receive a portion of money raised at the annual walkathon held earlier this week.

Church World Service

CROP walk fundraiser against hunger returns to Austin

By Terry Dean | May 6, 2017

Third Unitarian Church will be among the rest stops for the annual charity event May 7th.

earth day

Central and Lake receives Earth Day makeover

By Terry Dean | April 30, 2017

Austin residents mark annual holiday by cleaning up neighborhood.

guns

Nearly 100 weapons collected at Austin gun turn-in event

By Terry Dean | April 25, 2017

Saturday’s event at Hope Community Church netted 65 firearms. So far this year, 458 weapons have been collected in this way by the Chicago Police Department.

Crime

Violence at Central and Lake sparks community concern

By Terry Dean | April 23, 2017

The recent shooting that left one dead and five injured is just the latest in a string of crimes at the busy intersection in the heart of Austin.

ABC Bank

Catholic Charities Chicago opening social service office at ABC Bank

By Terry Dean | April 19, 2017

The nonprofit is expanding its presence in Austin as the bank looks to downsize its operations at its aging Lake Street facility.

Austin Town Hall

County officials pledge $4 million to Austin, South Side for job training for youth

By Terry Dean | April 16, 2017

South Shore, Back of the Yards also will receive money as government officials look to address unemployment, violence in Chicago.

internet safety

Former Chicago Bear announces online program to protect kids, elders

By Terry Dean | April 11, 2017

Hall of Famer Richard Dent visited Austin to launch internet safety technology that will pilot at Plato Academy this spring.

black health

Rep. Davis promotes National Minority Health Month with four community events

By Terry Dean | April 10, 2017

The Austin congressman’s office will highlight health disparities in communities of color during April.

News

Roses 4 Austin youth mentoring program blooming at St. Catherine-St. Lucy

By Terry Dean | April 6, 2017

High school senior Sydney Jackson started the volunteer group to connect Oak Parkers with the Austin community.

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