Community
Don’t go hungry
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Most days of the week, there are food pantries and other organizations offering help to West Side residents in need. Find the list here.
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Celebrate Juneteenth
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There are a number of activities being held throughout Chicago’s West Side to mark Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
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After School Matters accepting applications for summer programs
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Students can apply for more than 400 programs in the arts, communication, leadership, sports and STEM that begin the week of July 6. Teens will earn a stipend between $336 and $850 depending on the length and level of expertise required for the program.
Community
Join Austin’s day of action
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Several elected officials, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, will be in Austin Thursday afternoon for a day of action. Stop by Cicero and Monroe from 3 to 5 p.m. June 4. Masks, food and water will be available.
Community
Pray, march for peach in Austin
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All are invited to gather at 1 p.m. June 4 at the former Emmet School, at the corner of Madison and Central, to pray and organize. Each of us is needed to restore justice and peace; rebuild West Side businesses; reduce violence and COVID-19; and strengthen relationships. Thursday’s event is sponsored by the Westside Health Authority, state Rep. La Shawn Ford, Alds. Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts, and faith-based leaders.
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Help clean up Austin
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Volunteers are need to help clean up debris after many Austin businesses were damaged and looted in the wake of protests over the killing of Floyd George. You are needed at any of three sites: 10 a.m. at Lake and Laramie, 12 p.m. at Lacrosse and Maypole, and 2 p.m. at Lavergne and Washington. Bring your own cleaning supplies if you can. Help your community.
Austin
Get counted!
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The United States is in the midst of its once-a-decade count of all U.S. residents. You may complete the 2020 Census online, by mail or by phone. You do not need the code that was mailed to your house earlier this spring to complete the census online, just go to my2020census.gov. To complete the census by phone, call (844) 330-2020. All responses are kept private by federal law.
15th District Police
Light up your block this weekend
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The Chicago Police Department’s 15th District is encouraging residents and businesses to turn on their porch lights from 7 to 10 p.m. through Memorial Day in support of “heathy awareness and social distancing.”
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Don’t miss Saturday’s unity parade
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Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School has organized a classic vehicle parade that kicks off at 11 a.m. May 23. To promote life, uplift the human spirit, champion physical safety and support mental health, Saturday’s parade is the culminating event in the high school’s unity week.
Community
Complete your census form today
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Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government is still conducting the nation’s once-a-decade count of all residents. Complete your form today or risk having your community lose out on future federal funding of a variety of programs.