1st District
Deadline extended for entering essay, art contest
|
Cook County students in grades 3 through 12 have until May 13 to submit their work.
Chicago Police Department
Don’t miss town hall meeting with Chicago’s new police chief
|
Superintendent Eddie Johnson will attend the event at Hope Community Church, 5900 W. Iowa St., from 6 to 8 p.m. May 4th.
15th district
Donate blood Wednesday in Austin
|
Walk-ins are accepted from 12 to 6 p.m. April 27 at the Chicago Police Department’s 15 District headquarters,
7th congressional district
Teens competing this week in national art contest
|
More than 40 high school students from Illinois’ 7th Congressional District are vying for the right to have their works displayed at the U.S. Capitol for the next year.
Community
Community health fair Saturday at Loretto Hospital
|
There will be free screenings and the chance to sign up for insurance at the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
change
Residents urged to discuss policing on the West Side
|
The Westside Writing Project and City Bureau are hosting workshops every Saturday for the next month starting April 23rd at Sankofa Cultural Center, 5820 W. Chicago.
Community
Austin teens invited to redesign urban farm’s logo
|
The PCC Community Wellness Center will be awarding more than $1,000 in scholarships to the top three winners. Entries are due April 25th.
Community
17-year-olds invited to gathering in Austin this weekend
|
State Rep. Camille Lilly is sponsoring the event April 23 from 12:30 to 3:30 at which self esteem, black history, social media etiquette, civic engagement and other topics will be discussed.
Community
Providence St. Mel leaders to lead discussion on education and violence
|
West Siders are invited to the free event, which will be held at 10 a.m. April 16 at 119 S. Central Park Blvd.
Chicago Park District
Join in the celebration of dance at Austin Town Hall
|
The Chicago Park District will offer free classes from 2 to 5 p.m. April 9th, then stay for another hour of performances.