Commissioner Richard Boykin and Cook County Sheriff Dart organized the June 19th discussion.
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Runners, walkers get ready for Saturday’s Austin POWER 5K
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Registration is still open for Saturday’s race – the fifth annual – and organizers hope to surpass 700 participants. Walkers and runners can register in person on Friday at 5840 W. Chicago Ave. until 5 p.m. and on race day beginning at 7 a.m. Loretto Hospital and Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s office are among the groups and businesses that will be fielding teams.
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Passions rise as local leaders tackle issues facing black men
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Solutions to unemployment, gun violence, poverty spark intense debate at town hall convened by Congressman Danny Davis.
Community
Boykin proposes free homes for teachers, police living in ‘endangered communities’
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The Cook County commissioner plans to introduce the legislation Feb. 8th.
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County commissioner’s “endangered population” listening tour stops in Austin
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Local residents expressed frustration over the lack of resources and attention paid to the West Side. Elected officials must do more, they said.
Community
Shakespeare at Austin Town Hall Park Wednesday
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The free Aug. 1 event will present a 3:30 p.m. performance of “The Taming of the Shrew,” one of many stops by the theater parks tour running through Aug. 19.
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Healthy Neighborhood Festival
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West Suburban Medical Center invites you to participate in this free event at West Suburban Medical Center, 3 Erie Court in Oak Park. Free screenings for lead, PSA testing, bone density, body fat, cholesterol, blood sugar and more. Bike rodeo for kids (with helmets), walking course, pedometers, and healthy snacks. For more information, call 1-877-RES-INFO (737-4636).
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Summer Health Fair
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Circle Family HealthCare Network will sponsor a Community Health Fair & Social Service Linkages at Division Health Center, 4909 W. Division St. For more information, call 773.379.1373.
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Summer Health Fair
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Circle Family HealthCare Network will sponsor a Back to School Health Fair at the Austin campus, 231 N. Pine Ave. For more information, call 773.379.1373.
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Westside Health Reform Symposium
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The featured speaker will be U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis. The event, sponsored by Circle Family HealthCare Network, will be held at Circle Urban Ministries, 5620 W. Washington Blvd. For more information, call 773.379.1373.
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Community resource fair
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Agencies in the Austin neighborhood will be available to help residents with employment, health screenings, education counseling, ex-offender services, youth programs, obtaining a GED and other public services on May 4 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at San Miguel School, 819 N. Leamington Ave.