Through violence prevention and reduction grants, West Side nonprofits will receive millions of dollars over the next three years. Grant recipients include BUILD Chicago, New Moms and Manufacturing Renaissance.
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Expungement, record sealing event helps West Siders get jobs after leaving prison
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The Monroe Foundation will hold an event Monday for Austin residents who were released from prison and probation at least three years ago and have no new arrests/cases pending. Juveniles ages 15-17 also are welcome.
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Get free groceries, other help from these Austin groups
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There are a number of places each week where West Side residents can get free groceries and other assistance.
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29th Ward residents invited to holiday events on Tuesday
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On Dec. 19th, a food giveaway will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (while supplies last) at the 29th Ward office, 6272 W. North Ave. Then at 1 p.m. a Christmas a community celebration will take place at the Good Neighbor Center, 5437 W. Division
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29th Ward residents invited to propose how to spend $450,000
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Residents can suggest and vote on community projects in the north, central and south portions of the ward, helping decide how to spend $450,000 in city funds.
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Forty Acres Fresh Market marks important moment this week in bringing store to Austin
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A groundbreaking will be held at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. at 11 a.m. Nov. 15. The store is expected to open in the last half of 2024. Also this week, the Austin Community Food Co-op is holding another virtual session about their work to bring another grocery store to Austin.
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Healing in nature workshop set for Saturday
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Register for the workshop, which will be held fro 12 to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Garfield Park Nature Area, 100 N. Central Park.
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Illinois residents can apply for help with paying gas, electric bills
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Applications are being accepted for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). More than $200 million has been set aside to help eligible residents pay their heating bills this winter.
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West Siders turn out for chili cook off in Austin’s Soul City
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The second annual “It’s Getting Chili in Soul City” was held Saturday in Austin. Shirley McClain and Shirley Howard took home 1st place honors.
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Chicago Marathon runner raises money for West Side girls
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Ashley Graham ran last weekend’s race to raise money for Girls on the Run, which has programs for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at five West Side schools.
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Stop by Austin farmers market this week
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The Austin Town Hall weekly city market continues on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct 26.