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Grants available for Austin businesses to weather COVID-19

By Zach Cunning | May 19, 2020

Wednesday at midnight is the deadline for small businesses to apply for grants worth up to $10,000. The grants, being distributed through the Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) and funded by Verizon, target minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.

New grants for small businesses hurt by COVID-19

Austin Taste the Town a success

Austin businesses damaged by looters

Business owners can help others get started

Business

Couple buys Subway franchise on West Side to inspire change

By Jessica Wenck | January 27, 2014

The grand opening for the eatery, at the corner of Pulaski Road and Lake Street, will be some time in February.

Business

Produce market sees growth in third year

By Katie Kather | August 8, 2013

Fresh food is available every Friday through the end of August.

Business

Yoga studio opens in Austin

By Katie Kather | July 1, 2013

Personal sessions can be scheduled now for $10 and will be held at Bethel New Life.

Business

Two Moo & Oinks close, including one on the West Side

By AustinTalks | September 16, 2011

Austin residents have one less grocery store to shop at.

Business

Local business group celebrates 2010

By Austin Weekly News | December 28, 2010

The Austin Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and holiday celebration earlier this month at Circle Family Healthcare Network.

Business

A West Side landmark returns

By Lauren Bryant | September 27, 2010

Alice’s restaurant reopened earlier this year on Chicago Avenue, drawing old and new customers looking for soul food made by Alice Carter.

Business

Business owners on Madison Avenue could be eligible for city grants

By Kelsey Duckett | August 18, 2010

Business owners must apply for the $750,000 fund in the next month.

Business

Hours speed by at Out of the Past Records

By Nicholas Myers | July 15, 2010

West Side record store delights customers from around the world.

Business

Weaving through the recession

By Lauren Bryant | July 12, 2010

Hair salons in Austin don’t seem affected by the downturn, as long as they offer certain services.

Business

Austin restaurant offers customers a different meal

By Shameka V. Robinson | July 6, 2010

No pork or beef is served at Quench. But that doesn’t stop West Siders from dining at the eatery.

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  • Stop by Austin farmers market this week

  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

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