Stop by MacArthur’s restaurant, 5412 W. Madison St., between 11:30 and 1 p.m. Oct. 20. If you can’t make it this weekend, the alderman holds ward night on Mondays from 5 to 7 p.m. at 6272 W. North Ave.
Community
Join a discussion on reducing opioid deaths
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More than 750 people die in Chicago each year from opioid overdose. Join the conversation about what can be done about this public health epidemic. Dinner and childcare will be provided during the event, which will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.
Community
Loretto to hold community conversation on breast cancer
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Dr. Alana Biggers will be the featured speaker from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at 645 S. Central Ave. Contact the hospital to register for Saturday’s event.
Community
Runners, walkers still sought for this weekend’s 5k
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You can register online for the Sept. 22 event or on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $35 per person or $300 per team. The run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at Chicago and Mayfield avenues. Austin P.O.W.E.R of Life is sponsoring the annual event.
Community
Austin residents affected by violence invited to dinner
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Anyone who has lost a loved one to violence is invited Monday night to this free event, which has been organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
Community
Sign up today for city’s roof, porch repair program
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The one-day lottery registration will be held Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign up online at www.cityofchicago.org/roofandporch or call 311. The lottery drawing will take place in late October.
appeal
Get help lowering your property taxes
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Ald. Taliaferro is hosting a workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. Representatives from the Cook County Assessor’s office will be on hand to help guide you on how to appeal your taxes.
Community
Ald. Taliaferro to hold open house at new satellite office
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Visit the 29th Ward office at 4807 W. Harrison St. from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 8. Light refreshments and snacks will be served at the new satellite office, which is open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan
Town hall on Chicago police’s consent decree set for Tuesday
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan are holding the meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.
Community
Austin farmers markets wrapping up for the year
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Stop at any one of the four Austin locations before they close for the year. The final date for Columbus Park is Sept. 11; for LaFollette Park its Sept. 12; and for the Austin City Market its Sept. 13. The PCC Austin Farm Stand continues until Oct. 16.
Community
Free blues concert Friday at Columbus Park
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The fourth annual blues fest will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. Featured performers include Sharon Monique, Larry Taylor, Ronnie G. and Marie Levon.