Community
Public meeting Sept. 26: Should Austin schools extend the day?
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Community members are encouraged to join and discuss whether or not more time should be added to the day.
Community
Asian Carp to feed hungry Chicagoans
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The Target Hunger Now! program will serve meals Sept. 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Christ the King Prep School.
Community
Is Austin ready to go green?
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Field Museum anthropologists spent time this summer learning how some residents are already engaging in practices that can prevent climate change.
Community
Spots still available for crime fighting conference
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The free event, held Saturday, is sponsored by the Chicago Westside Branch NAACP Block Club.
Community
Austin teen aims for her doctorate after participating in stay in school initiative
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Amber Jones is one of 11,000 students who’ve taken part in the program, started seven years ago by Exelon Corp. and the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago.
Community
Austin youth make trip to South Side
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The group took part in Operation Push’s book giveaway last month.
Community
New head of Austin Polytechnical Academy gives school fresh start
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LaTonya Austin replaces interim Principal Fabby Williams.
Community
Dozens of Chicagoans graduate from SmartSavers program
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More than 300 participants completed the program, run by Bethel New Life, over the last five years.
Community
Rally planned Saturday to stop post office closings
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Closures would be a blow to low-income neighborhoods, advocates say.
Community
Tour Columbus Park and help clean it up
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Stretch your mind and legs Aug. 27th with the Chicago Conservation Corp. Bike ride begins at 9 a.m.