Community
Stop by block club convention this weekend
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The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
Community
Free legal seminar this week
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An attorney from the Hamilton Law Group will answer legal questions on Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. March 29.
Community
Rep. Ford holding town hall
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An open meeting on mental health, drug reform and human rights will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. March 27 at University of Illinois at Chicago.
Community
Enter song writing contest by March 31
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Artists and songwriters will have the chance to win a $10,000 prize. Runner-ups will receive a promo package that includes a recording session and photo shoot.
Community
Organizers have to cancel Thurday’s mayoral forum in Austin
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Because neither candidate could confirm their attendance, the forum has been cancelled. The event featuring Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former CPS CEO Paul Vallas was going to be held March 23 at Kehrein Center for the Arts.
Community
Free food on March 18
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Fresh fruits and vegetables will be distributed while supplies last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18 at the Legler Regional Library, 115 S. Pulaski Road. The next free produce market will be held April 15.
Community
The Ballot: Runoff edition — Live with Brandon Johnson and Laura Washington
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Register now for the conversation, which will be held at 4:30 p.m. March 15 at Thalia Hall. It will also be streamed live. The date and time for the conversation with candidate Paul Vallas will be announced soon.
Community
West Siders invited to grand opening celebration in Austin
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DW Provision Consulting Services will hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. March 12 at 5512 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
Expo planned for people affected by crime
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The free event – to be held from 12 to 2 p.m. March 11 at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St. – will provide resources for families about family liaison officers, the arrest process and victims compensation.
Community
Church announces award in honor of slain member
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Tracey Showers, a longtime member of Greater St. John Bible Church, was killed Tuesday night in front of her Austin home. The Tracey Showers Faithful Servant Award will be given each year to a woman in the community whose light has shined exceptionally over the past year. A $10,000 award also has been announced to help find Showers’ killer.