Austin
Learn about Austin’s community plan
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Take part in the monthly community hub meeting of Austin Coming Together on Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. The virtual meeting will be held on Facebook Live.
Community
Community market has restarted
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Stop by the Soul City community market – powered by Austin Fresh! – on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5713 W. Chicago Ave.
civil rights
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader by participating in a virtual discussion Monday at 5:30 p.m. The discussion will be led by Congressman Danny K. Davis.
Community
West Side writers to read work commemorating MLK
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Front Porch Arts Center will host a virtual free public reading of local poetry, essays and stories from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
cold
City warming centers remain open
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West Side residents can take refuge at two locations near them – Garfield Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave., and Trina Davila Center, 4312 W. North Ave. They are two of six warming centers the city is operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Chicago
City’s sidewalk program registration opens Monday
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Chicago will begin accepting applications for the 2022 shared cost sidewalk program at 6 a.m. Jan. 10. Chicagoans can apply by calling 311; visiting the city’s service request website; or through the free CHI311 mobile app.
Christmas tree
Recycle your tree, get free mulch
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There are a few West Side locations to drop off Christmas trees to be recycled for mulch. Trees can be dropped off at one of 26 Chicago parks starting Jan. 8. Mulch will be available at six locations starting Jan. 10.
Community
Get vaccinated, get tested, stay safe
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Chicago health officials announced Thursday that there were 5,216 confirmed cases of COVID in the city, the most detected in a 24-hour period. Residents are being urged to get vaccinated, wear their masks and get tested, especially before and after holiday gatherings.
charity
Toy giveaway for West Side kids
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The Black Village Foundation and Dearborn Wholesale will hold its second annual toy giveaway 10 a.m. Dec. 23. Kids must be present.
Community
Rep. Ford invites residents to hear from Black youth
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West Side residents – young and old – are invited to the Thompson Center Wednesday to hear area youth talk about what needs to be done to reduce violence in Chicago.