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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World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin
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Recently retired CSO conductor Riccardo Muti led a rehearsal of the Symphony of Oak Park River Forest last weekend at the Kehrein Center for the Arts. It was a chance for the public to see Muti in action at no cost.
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Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural
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Artist Barrett Keithley created the piece with the idea of representing Black people in the beauty of their own neighborhood.
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Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K
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It’s not too late to participate in the eighth annual walk/run that’s held i the heart of Austin. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 16.
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Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended
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The 100 Austin residents participating in the free program will get twice-monthly deliveries for another six months.
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Diaster recovery centers open in Austin
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Residents whose homes and/or businesses were damaged in the summer storms can get help with their applications for assistance at two sites in Austin: 4851 W. North Ave. and 500 S. Central Ave.
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West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA
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Austin residents whose homes or businesses were damaged in the devastating floods that occurred from June 29 to July 2 can apply for grants and loans through FEMA.
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Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago
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Medical experts, advocates and community outreach groups support the move.
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Free film and food!
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The free event will be held at BUILD Chicago, 5100 W. Harrison, on July 19. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
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New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation
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A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.
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Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off
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Stop by the farmers market at 5610 W. Lake St. on Thursday afternoons. Three other farmers markets also are open this summer on the West Side.