Fathers Who Care and West Side community stakeholders are putting on the event, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3 at Clark Park, 4615 W. Jackson Blvd.
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DUI saturation patrol in Austin this weekend
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The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI saturation patrol in the 15th District this weekend, from 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 to 3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25.
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Community meeting tonight in Austin
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Austin United Alliance will update residents from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 about the Laramie State Bank project. The Soul City Corridor and other economic issues also will be discussed.
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What should change on Chicago Avenue?
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City transportation officials are asking West Side residents to complete a 16-question survey about improvements being made to Chicago Avenue, from Austin Boulevard to Cicero Avenue. The deadline to give input on the survey is Sept. 22.
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Austin peace bike ride set for Saturday
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Meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at Michele Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St., and the ride will start at 10 a.m.
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West Siders invited to back-to-business event
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A back-to-business brunch will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 16 at Sankofa Cultural Arts Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave. – in the heart of the Soul City Corridor. Learn about small business opportunities, grants and more.
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New nature play garden to be unveiled in Austin this weekend
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The former vacant lot at 1114 S. Mason Ave. has been transformed into a public space for community members to gather and children to play. The grand opening will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 19, with a short program and ribbon cutting taking place at 2 p.m.
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Check out Austin art showcase
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Stroll along Austin’s Soul City Corridor, which runs on Chicago Avenue between Cicero and Austin, to see artwork produced by local artists. The Austin Art Showcase ends Sept. 30.
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Help save a life, remember those who’ve died from an overdose
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Mark “International Overdose Awareness Day” by joining members of the West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force at 11 a.m. Aug. 31 at the corner of Pulaski and Jackson, 4000 W. Jackson.
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Tree to be dedicated in memory of teenager Elijah Sims
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The dedication will be held 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at Rehm Park in Oak Park. Sims, who was entering his senior year at Oak Park and River Forest High School, grew up in Austin and was visiting friends the night in 2016 he was shot.
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Free back-to-school screening at Loretto
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Call (833) TLH-LOVE to schedule your child’s examination today. Walk-in and same-day appointments are also available.