Community
Back-to-school bash in Austin
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Chicago Public Schools is holding a series of back-to-school celebrations this month, including one from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Aug. 8 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave.
Community
West Side flood relief meeting to be held Tuesday
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Good Neighbors will hold the meeting at 2 p.m. July 18 at 5437 W. Division St. State Rep. La Shawn Ford will be there to discuss how those affected by the July 2 flooding can get help.
Community
Celebrate art and community in Austin this weekend
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The free event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5900-5930 W. West End Blvd. There will be art classes, games, bingo, pony rides and petting zoo and a drum circle.
Community
South Side nonprofit celebrates Austin with its ‘Paint the Hood Orange’ campaign
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The Westside Health Authority partnered with Hustle Mommies last week to bring free food, fun and laughter to the Austin Pop Court, 5257 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
West Side faith leaders push for investigation and compensation for flooding victims
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation President Kari Steele, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts are expected to meet with members of the Leaders Network Tuesday at the faith group’s monthly meeting in Austin.
Community
Rep. Ford calls for pause on utility shutoffs
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In the wake of last weekend’s torrential rain that flooded hundreds of basements on Chicago’s West Side, state Rep. La Shawn Ford is urging ComEd and People’s Gas to temporarily stop utility shutoffs of those affected by the storms and also offer assistance.
Community
Attend peace & healing festival
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Bethel New Life will be hosting the event on July 8 from 10 am.. to 3 p.m. at 1140 N. Lamon Ave. There will be music, fun, food and more.
Community
Faith leaders denounce Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action
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West Side ministers Ira Acree and Marshall Hatch condemned last week’s ruling that strikes down affirmative action in college admissions.
Community
Check out Austin Eats’ list of events for July
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There are opportunities to volunteer, shop, get free food and more for the next month in Austin.
Community
Something brewing in Austin
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Urban Essentials Coffee Cafe, 5300 W. Chicago Ave., held a soft opening on Juneteenth, with plans for a formal grand opening sometime in mid-July. But in the meantime, the Cafe is still open for business.