Community
8th annual holiday parade and tree lighting
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The event, hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the 15th District Police Department, is set to kick off at West Madison Street and South Cicero Avenue at 6 p.m. Dec. 6.
Community
CPS revises selective school tiers
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The updates will go into effect next school year. Check out the OpenCity app. to see if you’re area has changed.
Community
Austin to receive $1.25 million in TIF funds
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel gathered with community leaders Tuesday at Austin Polytechnical Academy to announce the funding that will be used to support advanced manufacturing education and programs in the community.
Community
4th annual soul food pow-wow Sunday
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The free event will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 846 N. Menard Ave.
Community
Christ the King to host peace basketball tournament Saturday
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The 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 event at the college prepatory school, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd., will bring together rival gang members for a day of shooting hoops and hope.
Community
Chronic absenteeism setting back Chicago students
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A recent Tribune series on truancy in Chicago Public Schools looks at the issue affecting tens of thousands of students citywide.
Community
Bethel Christmas store signup Saturday
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The Nov. 10 event is planned for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the center, 1140 N. Lamon Ave.
Community
Jazz in the sanctuary tonight
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The Oct. 27 event will be held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 5700 W. Midway Park. Tickets are $25.
Community
Cancer awareness and life enrichment workshop Saturday
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The 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 event will be held at the Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller Ave. Organizers ask that children not attend.
Community
Entrepreneurs to get help launching businesses
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The Bethel New LIfe program will provide owners training and up to $6,000 in start-up costs to help build up the business community on the West Side. The first informational workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. tonight at 1140 N. Lamon Ave.