Third Unitarian Church will be among the rest stops for the annual charity event May 7th.
News
Residents remember two men fatally shot in front of Austin church
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More than 50 people gathered outside Friendship Baptist Church, at 5200 W. Jackson Blvd., a day after Sunday morning’s shooting to speak out against the violence and urge people everywhere to fight for safe neighborhoods for all.
art
Dozens turn out for official unveiling of mural made by young West Side artists
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The mural, named Wake Up, was completed by 14 young people from Austin and Oak Park this summer at Central Avenue and Lake Street as part of a summer program organized by the Oak Park Area Arts Council.
youth
Lockwood Avenue residents unite to help youth
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Residents in the 900 block came together – as have many other blocks across Austin this summer – to share food, fellowship and hope for the future.
Chicago Police Department
Austin residents, police and elected officials had ‘real talk’ about community justice
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Last weekend’s discussion, hosted by state Rep. Camille Lilly and Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx, addressed public concerns about the criminal justice system and community policing.
25th Police District
25th District hosts National Night Out event
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Police, residents came together once again for their annual community block party held in Chicago and other U.S. cities every summer.
Austin
Dozens of residents, civic leaders meet to come up with plan for better Austin
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About 200 people participated last weekend in the first of three community summits organized by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.
public art
New banner, photos going up in Austin as part of ‘Year of Public Art’ program
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West Side artists are working on projects in collaboration with members of the Chicago City Council under the city’s $1 million initiative to install art in all 50 wards.
News
Austin schools face funding cuts amid enrollment decreases
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West Side schools in the state’s largest district will see fewer teachers, staff in September when classes begin, warn community activists and others.
Crime
Multi-million dollar federal grant awarded to Safer Foundation to help ex-offenders
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The West Side nonprofit is among 32 groups nationwide receiving money from the U.S. Department of Labor to continue to provide job training and other services to former inmates looking for a job.
African-American
Austin site eyed for West Side history museum
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The West Side Historical Preservation Society is considering a location at Madison and Lavergne for a multi-purpose facility that will honor the area’s people and history.